University of Idaho School of Journalism and Mass Media

Degrees offered

The School of Journalism and Mass Media (JAMM) offers bachelor's degrees in advertising, broadcasting and digital media, film and television, journalism, and public relations, along with an undergraduate certificate in social media management, a master's degree in emerging media, and graduate certificates in media production and strategic media management.

Programs and emphasis

JAMM is Idaho's only ACEJMC-accredited program for journalism and mass communication, accredited since 2014. The curriculum requires students to take at least 75 of 120 graduation credits outside the school, reflecting a philosophy that media professionals should be broadly educated.

History

The School of Journalism and Mass Media operates within the University of Idaho's College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences in Moscow, Idaho.

Key faculty and leadership

Robin Johnson: Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Media, holding a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Iowa.
R. Kenton Bird: Former longtime director of the school.

Student-run media

Students supplement coursework through independent student media outlets including the Argonaut newspaper, the Blot magazine, KUOI-FM radio, and the University Avenue student advertising agency.

Location and contact info

Address
School of Journalism and Mass Media
University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3178
Moscow, ID 83844-3178
Phone
208-885-6458
Email
jamm@uidaho.edu
Website
https://www.uidaho.edu/letters-arts-social-sciences/academics/journalism-mass-media