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NYU: M.A. in science, health & environmental reporting

The Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program (SHERP) at NYU consists of 11 classes (including one elective) over 16 months, for a total of 38 credits. SHERP classwork is centered

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Temple University: Certificate in science writing

“Gain science- and technology-based writing skills with the Scientific Writing Graduate Certificate from Temple’s College of Science and Technology and the Klein College of Media and Communication. Designed to meet

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Stony Brook University: Certificate in communicating science

“The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony

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UC San Diego: Certificate in medical writing

Graduate certificate, specifically for professional communications. “The program is not designed for those intending to communicate scientific information to lay audiences, e.g., science journalism, marketing communications or patient communications. This

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Stanford University: M.A. in earth systems, environmental communication

Stanford undergraduates studying environmental science can apply for a M.A. at the university focused on environmental communication.

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Cornell University: Minor in science communication and public engagement

“This minor is designed for undergraduates who are interested in the sciences and/or engineering and would like to learn how to use a wide variety of communication tools for engaging

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University of Chicago: Certificate in medical writing and editing

“Developed for professionals with backgrounds in science or writing, the online medical writing certificate program with synchronous sessions has a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating medical communicators with strong writing,

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University of Minnesota: M.S. in scientific & technical communication

“The master of science (M.S.) in scientific & technical communication prepares students for local and global careers in online design and social media, software/hardware documentation, information architecture, medical communication, environmental

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Northwestern: M.S. in journalism; health, environment & science specialization

Northwestern’s Medill journalism school offers a specialization in health, environment, and science. “From the latest medical research to health care reform to climate change, the Health, Environment and Science specialization

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University of Wisconsin: M.S. in life sciences communication

The University of Wisconsin’s Life Science Communication degree offers two M.S. options, a thesis track and a professional studies track. “Both tracks provide students with a foundation in communication theory

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University of Maryland: Certificate in science communication

“The SciComm program is a 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working

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Texas A&M University: M.S. in science & technology journalism

“Open to candidates with scientific or other backgrounds, the Science & Technology Journalism (STJR) master’s program includes coursework in both science journalism and science. Students choose between an internship track

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MIT: Master’s in science writing

Master’s degree in science writing: “During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches

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UC Berkeley: Master’s in journalism

The school’s two-year journalism master’s program offers a focus or curriculum in science and technology. UC Berkeley also offers an undergraduate minor in journalism.

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University of Georgia: M.A. in health & medical journalism

“Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students

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University of Montana: Master’s in environmental science & natural resource journalism

“The master’s program is an advanced curriculum for applicants with undergraduate degrees in journalism, environmental and earth sciences, environmental studies or natural resources. We also seek applicants with professional experience

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University of Illinois: M.S. and certificate program in science & technology journalism

Beginning in fall 2023, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign will offer a master of science degree in journalism with a focus on science and technology journalism, which can be done

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Taylor/Blakeslee Graduate Fellowships

“The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing offers fellowships of $6,000 to working journalists and students of outstanding ability who have been accepted for enrollment in graduate-level programs in

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National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF)

Journalists interested in building careers reporting on science, health and the environment are eligible to apply for these cross-disciplinary fellowships designed to provide training, networking, mentoring, new sources and story

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UC Santa Cruz: M.S. in science communication

The science communication master’s program at the University of California, Santa Cruz is one academic year long, focusing entirely on practical training through rigorous coursework and diverse internships. It’s the

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CUNY: M.A. in journalism; health and science reporting concentration

Students in the M.A. program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY complete 43 credits of coursework in as few as 16 months, or they can extend

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Rutgers: B.A. in Science communication, science outreach (minor)

“Courses and programs in science communication can be found across Rutgers’ five campuses with more than 150 majors. For undergraduates, Rutgers also offers minors in Science Communication and Science Outreach,

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Northern Arizona University: Graduate certificate in science communication

“This 15-credit certificate, which can be completed either in person or through a combination of an intensive summer program and distance learning, will provide students with a broad overview of

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Washington University: Science communication credential

Training/credential program for STEM Ph.D. students at this university. “Students who participate in the Science Communication Credential program will have the opportunity to develop, workshop, and publish communications products including

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Johns Hopkins: M.A. in science writing

Masters program for science writing and journalism: “We teach the reporting and writing skills required to succeed in the diverse ecosystem of science and medical writing. In core classes, students

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