Columbia University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Full-Time dual degree program:;M.A.- Earth and Environmental Science plus;M.S. - Journalism

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism cooperate in offering a dual master's degree program in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism (E and ESJ). The goal of the program is to train graduates who have both the scientific background and the communications skills to inform the public about discoveries, processes, insights, and controversies in earth and environmental sciences, in a manner that is simultaneously interesting and accurate. E and ESJ students complete two semesters of graduate-level course work in earth and environmental sciences, a science research project, plus two semesters of coursework in journalism. The sciences and journalism components are linked through a master's project in science writing, and a unique seminar on Case Studies in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism. Hands-on training in broadcast and new media journalism is available, as well as traditional print journalism. Graduates receive an M.S. in Journalism plus an M.A. in Earth and Environmental Science.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above