Computational Journalism: Track 2
2017-2018
Track 2: For students entering the program with a BA/BS in Journalism.
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| CPS 681 Explorations in Computing & Programming | 3 |
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practic | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| CPS 621 Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| CPS 688 Algorithms for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| Newhouse or CIS/CPS Elective (subject to Advisor’s Approval) |
3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| CIS 688/IST 664 Natural Language Programming | 3 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| CPS 782 Capstone Project Course for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| NEW 535 Newspaper and Magazine Practicum | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 670 Experience Credit In consultation with the program director, students must select a journalistic organization that is currently offering, or wants to offer, data-driven stories. The student must work under a professional supervisor and must develop, with a faculty sponsor, a syllabus of practical deliverables, learning outcomes and assessments sufficient for 6 academic credits. |
6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 37 |