Journalism
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            Science
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            Writing
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Science & Environmental Writing Major

Core Courses

JOUR 1 Brown and White (1)
JOUR 2 Brown and White (1) or
JOUR 231 Science Writing Practicum (1)
JOUR 123 or 311 Basic Science and Technical Writing (4) or
JOUR 21 Writing for the Media (4)
JOUR 23 Editing and Critical Thinking (4)
JOUR 24 Visual Communication (4)
JOUR 211 Reporting (4)

Advanced Courses

JOUR/STS 124 Politics of Science (4)
JOUR 125 Environment, the Public and the Mass Media (4)
JOUR/STS/HMS 323 Health and Environmental Controversies (4)
JOUR 361 Internship (4)

Required Electives

One additional 4-credit Journalism or Communication course (4)

Total credits: 38

Collateral Requirements

Required science courses. A minimum of 15-16 credits in the physical, biological, environmental or social sciences or engineering is required. These hours can be concentrated in any one area or distributed among all five areas, although an area concentration is recommended. Dual majors in journalism/science and environmental writing and a science are encouraged. Science courses should be chosen in consultation with the major adviser.