Communication and Media Scholars (CAMS)

Program Description

  • Conduct research in collaboration with UA faculty in trending research areas such as sports media, marketing, race and ethnicity studies, political communications, public relations, and others.
  • Learn how to present in multiple formats such as podcasts, stand up reporting, and academic or industry presentation panels.
  • Gain experience using state of the art equipment in UA’s labs and Digital Media Center.
  • Learn valuable research and presentation skills related to communications and information sciences to take your career preparation to a new level.
  • Acquire the skills needed to analyze and present data like a true professional.

Program Contacts

  • Karin Bryson, M.Ed, C&IS Graduate Student Services Program Manager, kbryson1@ua.edu

Eligibility Requirements

  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Completion of public speaking course
  • Interest and curiosity in communications and mass media
  • Statement of purpose should demonstrate your interest in communication and information sciences and include relevant media and communications experience (i.e., built a website, made a video, started a podcast)

Apply Online By: Friday, March 1st