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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, expenses-paid trips to conferences, mentoring,

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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: MA 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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Washington State University: Certificate in research communication

Graduate certificate focusing on communicating scientific research to the public. “The interdisciplinary certificate program emphasizes experiential learning along with lectures. The program includes courses in communications theory and techniques tailored

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UC San Diego: Certificate in science communication

Graduate certificate geared toward students interested in science writing and scientists (and other professionals in scientific fields) interested in better communicating their work to the public. “The goal of this

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Indiana University: Communicating Science program

IU’s School of Medicine has a Communication Science program, which “trains the next generation of scientists and health professionals to communicate more effectively with the public, public officials, the media

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Florida International University: Certificate in science communication

Graduate certificate program: “With a growing number science communication job opportunities, this certificate offers STEM and communication graduate students the opportunity to gain science communication skills in an academic setting.”

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Rochester Institute of Technology: M.S. in communication

Master’s in Communications, offering five research areas: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism, Social Media, Visual Communication, Health Communication, Civic Engagement.

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Boston University: M.S. in science journalism

This program is on hold/not accepting new applications as of spring 2023. “Boston University’s Science and Medical Journalism program offers an intense curriculum leading to a Master of Science degree,

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New Mexico Tech: Certificate in scientific and professional communication

“The Scientific and Professional Communication Graduate Certificate offers graduate students and post‐baccalaureate professionals an opportunity to build and strengthen their professional communication abilities for academic and professional work.”

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University of Rhode Island: Certificate in science writing & rhetoric

“This graduate certificate program combines graduate-level training and an off-campus internship in science writing and rhetoric to provide graduate students with a solid foundation and skills for taking often-complex scientific

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Kansas State University: Graduate certificate in technical writing

Graduate certificate in technical writing. Includes courses on science communication, environmental communication, health communications, creative nonfiction.

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University of Arizona: Certificate in science communication

“The Science Communication Graduate Certificate or multidisciplinary minor is available to all University of Arizona MS and PHD students and postdoctoral fellows. The goal of this program is to train

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University of Illinois: Certificate in science communication

“The Certificate in Science Communication is offered jointly by the 21st Century Scientists Working Group and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. It is designed for graduate students

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Colorado State University: M.S., Ph.D. in journalism and media communication

Masters in journalism: “The M.S. in Journalism and Media Communication is for students interested in communication management and academic research in media, science and technical communication, and new communication technology.”

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Columbia University: M.A. in journalism, science concentration

Journalism masters degree with a science journalism concentration option: “Students in the Science concentration focus on themes and ways of thinking that can be used to cover any scientific field,

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Harvard Medical School: Effective writing for health care certificate

Graduate certificate program: “The Effective Writing for Health Care certificate program is a one-year, blended learning program designed to help individuals achieve their writing and career objectives through a core

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