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The University of Alabama
Department of Journalism and Creative Media
Tuscaloosa , AL
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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Journalism and Creative Media is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | Journalism and creative media |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (minimum score 300, Writing 4.5) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (minimum score 300) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
21
Applied
13
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 31st | February 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | September 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (minimum score 300, Writing 4.5) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Writing sample, 3 references, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (minimum score 300) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose, resume, 3 references |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
Student Body
22
Total Graduate Students
9%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 9.09% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (63%)
Female (36%)
Faculty
5
Total faculty
Full-time - 5
Part-time - 0
Male (3)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Journalistic processes, practices and ethics, media effects, media sociology, history, law |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
United States
Contact
Dr. Cory Armstrong
Department Chair
Email: cory.i.armstrong@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-9684
Fax: 205-348-9684
Department Chair
Email: cory.i.armstrong@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-9684
Fax: 205-348-9684
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