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High-impact graduate programs

Explore how the Cronkite School’s career-focused, hands-on graduate programs help grow your skills — and change the world.

#1 journalism school in 5 categories. ASU ahead of Syracuse, University of Florida and USC — Broadcast Education Association, 2024

What you’ll study

Learn the tools and techniques you’ll need to become an on-air reporter, podcaster, sports anchor, digital marketer, producer, AR/VR, social media manager, corporate communicator and more — no GRE required! Cronkite graduate degrees can be completed in as few as 12 months in Phoenix, Los Angeles and online.

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Strategic Communication, MA

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Investigative Journalism, MA

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Digital Audience Strategy, MS

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Sports Journalism, MA

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Mass Communication, MMC

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Narrative and Emerging Media, MA

Where you’ll work

Cronkite’s dedicated career and professional development team guides you toward jobs and professional development opportunities across media fields. You’ll find #CronkiteNation alumni working at:

CNN
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The New York Times
Today Show

Who you’ll become

Becca Smouse, '22, BA, Journalism and MS, Digital Audiences Strategy

I’m so grateful for my experience at the Cronkite School; the digital audience program gave me the tools and skills to assess data and turn it into a specific digital strategy that best suits the needs of our district. I was really able to hit the ground running! I’m very grateful for all of the support from my Cronkite professors. I wouldn’t have been able to take this professional leap without their guidance and expertise!

Becca Smouse (’22) Digital Recruitment Specialist, Tempe Elementary School District

Who you’ll meet

The Cronkite community brings together storytellers, scholars and strategists on campus and online. Connect with the students, faculty and mentors who will become your professional network.

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Creators like you

Meet other engaged and passionate students who will inspire and support you. Connect with them in class and through 20+ clubs and multicultural organizations.

Get involved

Cronkite career advisers

The Cronkite team specializes in all media and communications industries and is here to support you in reaching your goals.

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Mentors who matter

Our faculty are award-winning journalists, top strategic communicators and world-class media scholars

What’s next

Get connected with admissions

Plan your future at the Cronkite School. Tell us which program you’re interested in, and we’ll get you the information you need.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about our Phoenix-based programs.

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