Sample Sequence and Modules

Sample Sequence for the Master of Science in Journalism:
Focus on Science and Technology Journalism

FALL SEMESTER	SPRING SEMESTER
Multimedia Storytelling Hybrid / 4 Modules	Current Issues in Journalism Hybrid / 4 Modules
Proseminar Hybrid / 4 Modules	Master’s Project Hybrid / 4 Modules
Beginning Science Journalism Online / 4 Modules	Topics in Science Journalism Online / 4 Modules
Basics of Data Journalism Online / 4 Modules	Data Storytelling Online / 4 Modules
ELECTIVES Special Topics Online / 4 Modules	ELECTIVES Advanced Topics Online / 4 Modules
Required: 16 credits (Modules)	Required: 16 credits (Modules)

Sample of Modules for the Master of Science in Journalism:
Focus on Science and Technology Journalism

Fall 2023

Science Journalism JOUR 471 

Basics of Data Journalism JOUR 460 Special Topics Section BDJ 

Immersive Storytelling JOUR 460 Special Topics Section IMS 

Humanizing Science through Video Storytelling JOUR 460 Special Topics Section HSV 

Communicating Science with Augmented Reality JOUR 460 Special Topics Section SAR 

Careers in Science Communication JOUR 460 Special Topics Section CSC 

Introduction to Genomics JOUR 460 Special Topics Section ING 

 

Spring 2024

Advanced Science and Technology Reporting

Data Visualization in Journalism

Audio Journalism

Writing for Television and Streaming News

The Art of the Interview

History of Science Journalism

Communicating Science with Virtual Reality

Intersections of Science and Society

Life Cycle of a Science Project

Researchers Recommend: Scientists’ Favorite Media

Current Topics in Genomics

Research Ethics

 

Please note: The sample sequence is intended as a guide for degree completion. The coursework/module availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.