Dual Master's Degree Program in Earth and Envionmental Science Journalism

Degree Programs: Full-Time: dual degree program, M.A. in Earth and Environmental Science plus M.S. in Journalism

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&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&ESJ students complete two semesters of graduate-level course work in earth and environmental sciences, a science research project, plus two semesters of course work 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 Sciences.

Special Admission Requirements
Earth and Environmental Science Journalism is a dual degree program, which means that participation in the program is contingent on admission to both the Graduate School of Journalism and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences). For admission to the Earth and Environmental Science Journalism Program, the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences requires an undergraduate major in science, math or engineering, with one year of college-level study in four out of five of the following subjects: biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics and physics. Other undergraduate majors may be considered in exceptional cases. All applicants must submit scores on the GRE General Tests, and applicants whose first language is not English must submit an acceptable TOEFL score (or its equivalent).

Criteria for admission to the Graduate School of Journalism are: commitment to the profession of journalism and a keen interest in the substance of journalism, demonstrated writing proficiency, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university reflecting multidisciplinary course work, readiness for graduate school, professional promise, and ability to type in English. All applicants must complete the Graduate School of Journalism writing test. For further information, consult the Columbia University Bulletin: Graduate School of Journalism.

Completed applications are due at both the Graduate School of Journalism and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences by the first working day in January. You may submit the same letters of recommendation, or different letters, to the two schools. Spring term admission is not possible for this program.

Co-Director Kim Kastens
109 Oceanography, L-DEO
Tel:845.365.8836
e-mail:kastens@ldeo.columbia.edu

Program Co-Directors: Steven S. Ross
809 Journalism
Tel:212.854.7328
e-mail:ssr3@columbia.edu
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/departments/earth-env-sciences-journalism/department.html