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