The University of Idaho School of 新闻 和 Mass Media is Idaho’s only accredited program for the study of 新闻, mass communication 和 related fields. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in five fields: 广告, broadcasting 和 digital media, film 和 television, 新闻 和 public relations.

Students with degrees from the school pursue careers with 广告 agencies, radio 和 television stations 和 networks; film 和 video production companies; cable 和 satellite operations; newspapers 和 magazines; other print 和 online media; 和 public relations firms. They also work as public information specialists for nonprofit agencies, private corporations 和 within the government. Many graduates seek advanced degrees in law, public administration, strategic communication 和 the humanities 和 social sciences.

Many students in the School of 新闻 和 Mass Media supplement their academic experience by working for the independent student media outlets on campus: 的阿尔戈号的船员 报纸, 污点 magazine, 和 KUOI-FM. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue internships at professional media organizations throughout the region.

The school was accredited in 2014 和 reaccredited in 2023 by the Accrediting Council on Education in 新闻 和 Mass Communications (ACEJMC), the agency responsible for the evaluation of professional 新闻 和 mass communications programs in colleges 和 universities.