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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“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,
View from University of Chicago: Certificate in medical writing and editing
“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
View from University of Minnesota: M.S. in scientific & technical communication
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
View from Northwestern: M.S. in journalism; health, environment & science specialization
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
View from University of Wisconsin: M.S. in life sciences communication
Master’s in Communications, offering five research areas: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism, Social Media, Visual Communication, Health Communication, Civic Engagement.
View from Rochester Institute of Technology: M.S. in communication
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,
View from Boston University: M.S. in science journalism
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.”
View from Colorado State University: M.S., Ph.D. in journalism and media 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.”
View from New Mexico Tech: Certificate in scientific and professional communication
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,
View from Columbia University: M.A. in journalism, science concentration
“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
View from University of Rhode Island: Certificate in science writing & rhetoric
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
View from Harvard Medical School: Effective writing for health care certificate
Graduate certificate in technical writing. Includes courses on science communication, environmental communication, health communications, creative nonfiction.
View from Kansas State University: Graduate certificate in technical writing
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
View from UC Santa Cruz: M.S. 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
View from University of Arizona: Certificate in science communication
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
View from CUNY: M.A. in journalism; health and science reporting concentration
“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
View from University of Illinois: Certificate in science communication
“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,
View from Rutgers: B.A. in Science communication, science outreach (minor)
“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
View from Northern Arizona University: Graduate certificate in science communication
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
View from Washington University: Science communication credential
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
View from Johns Hopkins: MA in Science Writing
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
View from Washington State University: Certificate in research 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
View from UC San Diego: Certificate in science communication
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
View from Indiana University: Communicating Science program
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.”
View from Florida International University: Certificate in science communication