Data Journalism Graduate Certificate

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Banner Code: SC-CERG-DJNL

College: College of Science

Department: Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science

This certificate is designed for students and professionals wishing to advance their knowledge and careers in the emerging field of Data Journalism. Data-driven journalism is about obtaining, reporting on, curating, and publishing (storifying) data in the public interest. Maps and data infographics are some of the best ways to publish data in order to inform the public and raise awareness.

Principles of journalism, methods and tools for information visualization, social media analysis, and scientific data communication topics are visited in this program.

This certificate may be pursued on a part-time and full-time basis.

Admission Requirements

To apply, prospective students should complete the George Mason University Graduate Application. Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Core Courses (9 credits)

GGS 590 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 1-3 (when the subject is GeoSocial Analysis for 3 credits)
GGS 692 - Web-based Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
COMM 642 - Science and the Public Credits: 3 or COMM 655 - Theory and Practice of Digital Communication Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the list below or others in consultation with an advisor.

CDS 501 - Scientific Information and Data Visualization Credits: 3
CSI 672 - Statistical Inference Credits: 3 or STAT 652 - Statistical Inference Credits: 3
COMM 637 - Risk Communication Credits: 3
COMM 640 - Controversies in Science Communication Credits: 3
COMM 641 - Advanced Communication Skills for STEM Credits: 3
COMM 644 - Analysis and Criticism of Science Journalism Credits: 3
COMM 660 - Climate Change and Sustainability Communication Campaigns Credits: 3
COMM 735 - Crisis Communication Credits: 3
STAT 554 - Applied Statistics I Credits: 3

Certificate Total: 15 credits

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