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Graduate Program: Journalism

General Information

Program/Degree

Journalism (MA) - Science & Environmental Journalism

Program Description

Science and Environmental Journalism

Genetically modified foods … climate change … vaccines … stem cell research … evolution. Americans persistently misunderstand, misrepresent or disregard the science behind these hot-button issues and others. Courses in the Science and Environmental Journalism specialty introduce students to the professional, legal and ethical factors that affect journalists as they cover science and the environment. Students write stories, shoot photographs and produce infographics that illuminate the wonders and complexities of science and environmental discoveries, issues and the people behind them. The School of Journalism provides many opportunities for students through extensive faculty experience, a wide range of experts at theColorado Heights Universityand study abroad in Costa Rica. Students develop skills and knowledge that will set them apart from their peers.

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

The School of Journalism's mission is to prepare students to face the complex challenges confronting journalists in the 21st century. In the school's computer laboratories and seminar rooms, students work on stories that appear in real-world news media, and study the political, economic, legal and ethical issues that journalists face in the global information age.

In addition, see the Academic Plan information about our master's degree in Bilingual Journalism and our Studies of Global Media online master's program.

 

College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

Required Courses (12 units)
All courses are 3 units
JOUR 508 Journalism Theory and Practice
JOUR 509 International and US Media Law
JOUR 589 Research Methods
JOUR 909 Project or JOUR 910 Thesis* 

*Some dual degrees may require 6 units of 909 or 910.

 

 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020