WFSJ Online Course List


1	Name	Organisation	URL	Description	Delivery type	Topics covered	Frequency	Country	Location	Primary language	Second Language

2	Advanced Tech Journalism: Advanced Analysis and Communication in Engineering and Technology	University College London (UCL)	https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/advanced-tech-journalism-advanced-analysis-and-communication-in-engineering-and-technology-BENG0027	This module is aimed at physical scientists and engineers who intend to have careers in consultancy, technical management, government, and communication/journalism as well as anyone who wishes to pursue a research career. They will help students to craft effective reports, papers, and grant proposals as well as articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites.	University degree (undergraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Using/Creating Graphics, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing, Opinion Pieces/Columns	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	Gower Street, London	English
3	Applied Science Communication: Online and Media Writing	UWE Bristol	https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/USSKNP15M/applied-science-communication-online-and-media-writing	10-week online course on Science Writing, with a focus on Science Journalism	Online course (hybrid: part live, part prepared materials)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Editing	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	Bristol	English
4	Course on Science Journalism	Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ)	https://cce.puc-rio.br/sitecce/website/website.dll/folder?nCurso=jornalismo-cientifico&nInst=cce	It is an Academic Extension (latu sensu), for any graduated person, 30 hours, in-person, charged	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Sao Gonçalo	Portuguese
5	Curso de Comunicación y Divulgación Científica	Laniakea Management and Communication	https://www.laniakeacommunication.com/	The course explains the basics of Science communication, from stand up comedy to interviewing a scientist. It doesn't go too deep into every topic, but as it covers a wide range of canals to share science and it involves experts from every field, i found it extremely useful. Especially if you are taking your first steps into science communication. You get a broad view of all the options available to tell your story, and tips to do it right.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, Video Journalism, Using/Creating Graphics, Entrepreneurial Skills for Journalists, Other Professional/Career Skills	Regularly: At least once every two years	Spain	Granada	Spanish
6	Diplomado Comunicación de la Ciencia	Universidad de Chile	https://www.uchile.cl/cursos/90624/diploma-de-postitulo-comunicacion-de-la-ciencia-modalidad-online	Descripción del Diplomado (Modalidad Online) El conocimiento científico y su divulgación es un campo que se encuentra en constante evolución. Controversias, debates y decisiones públicas son presentadas cotidianamente por los medios de comunicación. Estas informaciones las conocemos mediante diversas fuentes comunicacionales, institucionales, políticas, científicas y mediáticas. El Postítulo en Comunicación de la Ciencia pretende crear en Chile una vía para la especialización y perfeccionamiento en el área de la comunicación científica. Con la finalidad de incentivar un diálogo crítico y crear espacios de discusión teóricos y prácticos, el postítulo plantea: - Propiciar el hábito de comunicar ideas, proponer proyectos y adaptar un concepto a distintas plataformas comunicacionales - Invitar a científicos, divulgadores y periodistas que puedan compartir experiencias específicas de este campo - Analizar ejemplos de comunicación científica efectiva - Entregar herramientas teóricas y practicas básicas para desenvolverse en el uso de distintas plataformas comunicacionales. Objetivos Fomentar las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para que los egresados del curso puedan diseñar estrategias, mensajes y productos que sirvan de puente entre el mundo de la ciencia y la comunidad no científica, a través de clases teóricas, talleres y actividades prácticas. - Examinar la relación existente entre ciencia y sociedad. - Desarrollar habilidades de comunicación apropiadas para la difusión de la ciencia. - Entender los requerimientos específicos de cada tipo de audiencia. - Generar materiales de comunicación científica para distintas plataformas comunicacionales. - Examinar los distintos escenarios del sistema científico nacional donde puede desenvolverse profesionalmente un divulgador científico, en el marco de los requerimientos de la institucionalidad científica vigente.	Online course (mostly live teaching)	Science Journalism, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Using/Creating Graphics, Pitching, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Other Professional/Career Skills	Regularly: At least once every two years	Chile	Online	Spanish
7	Dissemination of S&T and Promotion of Scientific Culture	the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)	http://www.labi.ufscar.br/divulgacao-da-ciencia-e-da-tecnologia-e-promocao-da-cultura-cientifica/	It is a latu-sensu specialization, for general public, in-person, 4 semesters, charged (~US$ 2.100)	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Parque Sabra, Sao Carlos	Portuguese
8	Dissemination of Science and Technology and Promotion of Scientific Culture	Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)	https://www.labi.ufscar.br/divulgacao-da-ciencia-e-da-tecnologia-e-promocao-da-cultura-cientifica/	3 semesters, charged (~ US$ 1.900,00)	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	São Carlos / SP	Portuguese
9	From Microbes to Rainforests: An Introductory Biodiversity Course for Journalists	Internews' Earth Journalism Network	https://earthjournalism.net/resources/online-courses/from-microbes-to-rainforests-an-introductory-biodiversity-course-for-journalists	Estimated time commitment: 8 hours Certificate of completion: Yes Language: English Stunning wildlife and pretty flowers. That's biodiversity, isn't it? It's actually much more—and much more relevant to all types of journalists than it is often given credit. Everything from local temperature to the food we eat to buffers against natural disasters may be regulated by the variety of life on our planet, and most scientists agree we are losing it at a rapid clip (1 million species are under threat of extinction globally, according to the IPBES). "From Microbes to Rainforests" is an introductory course on biodiversity targeted for journalists with all kinds of beats (not just environmental) who may live and work anywhere on the planet (not just in biodiversity hotspots). It covers topics from basic ecology all the way to complex international governance, as well as two modules that focus on the practice of biodiversity—that is, how to do a good story on the topic. Numerous exercises and examples are peppered throughout to ensure that learners hone their skills in pursuit of their own biodiversity-related stories; not just pick up some interesting facts. The course is self-paced (allowing participants to move at their own speed) and consists of engaging content (text, graphics and videos), dynamic exercises and summary quizzes. The course has six modules: Introduction to Biodiversity Contemporary Topics in Biodiversity Biodiversity Governance Localizing Biodiversity News Biodiversity Sources and Resources Biodiversity Solutions Journalism	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, Editing	On demand	United Kingdom	London	English
10	Graduate Program in Science Writing	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	https://sciwrite.mit.edu	The MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW) is one of the world’s premier master’s programs in science journalism and communication. Set within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s community of world-renowned scientists, cutting-edge facilities, and groundbreaking research, our one-year program focuses on introducing students to science communication in a broad range of media. During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches students how to interpret and explain science to the wider public, to place research and researchers within their social and historical contexts, and to create pieces that balance hard analysis with creativity and style. We live on the border between art and science, and we recruit students from across that spectrum. Our cohorts include journalists, working scientists, artists, recent undergraduates from science or humanities majors, and others who have a passion for learning the delicate nuances of science writing. Those students are supported by our team of internationally distinguished faculty, guest speakers, program affiliates, and our alumni family.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Boston, MA	English
11	Health and Journalism	Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)	https://www.icict.fiocruz.br/node/140#:~:text=O%20curso%20proporciona%20uma%20reflex%C3%A3o,tens%C3%B5es%20entre%20os%20dois%20campos.	For graduated professionals, 60 horas	In-person workshop	Health Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Sao Gonçalo	Portuguese	Portuguese
12	How to Find an Angle for Any Science Story	The Open Notebook	https://www.theopennotebook.com/science-journalism-master-classes/	Angles are the secret sauce of journalism. Identifying them can be tricky even for the most experienced science reporters. Each day during this free six-day course, we present a concrete, achievable strategy for identifying, sharpening, and vetting story angles. By the end of the course, you will have delved into a topic that interests you in a variety of ways calculated to pinpoint a novel, pitchable angle. Students can expect to spend about 30-60 minutes per day on this six-day course, including time spent doing the daily homework. After signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email immediately, and lessons will be delivered starting the next weekday.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Data Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Pitching	On demand	United States	Madison, WI	English
13	How to Pitch Science Stories That Sell	The Open Notebook	https://www.theopennotebook.com/science-journalism-master-classes/	Ideas are a science journalist’s currency. And the pitch is the vehicle for those ideas. In this course, you’ll learn the seven key component of a pitch, how much reporting you need to do up front, how to identify the right publication for your story and tailor your pitch accordingly, how to communicate with an editor, and what to do when a pitch gets rejected. To get the most out of this class, you should already have a story idea that you’re ready to pitch. (If you’re still working on that, you might consider starting with the course listed just above, “How to Find an Angle for Any Science Story.”) By the end of the course, you will have developed a solid pitch that’s ready to send to an editor. Students can expect to spend about 30-60 minutes per day on this eight-day course, including time spent doing the daily homework. After signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email immediately, and lessons will be delivered starting the next weekday.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Pitching	On demand	United States	Madison, WI	English
14	How to Spot Scientific Hype and Misinformation	The Open Notebook	https://www.theopennotebook.com/science-journalism-master-classes/	The scientific process is inherently messy, full of uncertainty, and subject to distortion and hype. This free course will teach you to recognize telltale signs of hype and distortion, spot the most common kinds of statistical trickery, assess the quality of scientific evidence, and recognize when sources have financial conflicts of interest. By the end of the course, you will have honed your scientific B.S. detector and discovered critical-thinking tools that will make you a savvier science journalist. Students can expect to spend about 30 minutes per day on this six-day course, including time spent doing the daily homework. After signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email immediately, and lessons will be delivered starting the next weekday.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Data Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Journalistic Ethics, Fact Checking, Other Professional/Career Skills	On demand	United States	Madison, Wisconsin	English
15	Introduction to Scientific Divulgation	Science Communication Group at Fiocruz (Rio de Janeiro)	https://campusvirtual.fiocruz.br/gestordecursos/hotsite/divulgacao-cientifica-mooc		Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Rio de Janeiro	Portuguese
16	MA in Health and Medical Journalism	University of Georgia	https://medicaljournalism.grady.uga.edu/about-us/	"Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students learn to translate complex topics in medicine and healthcare for lay audiences through written, digital, and social media and have many opportunities to publish their writing in local, state and national outlets. Required coursework combines classes in journalism theory, research and practice with classes in scientific and health-related fields of students’ choosing. Students supplement journalistic skills in news writing, data gathering and digital media with substantive background knowledge in such fields as disease ecology, health policy, food and nutrition science and disaster management, among others. Graduates have gone on to work with online health and science news publications such as STAT, Georgia Health News and Kaiser Health News. They have contributed to multimedia news outlets such as WebMD, WIRED, the Scientific American and the Cable News Network. Others have worked with healthcare systems such as Piedmont Healthcare and government organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The program is open to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in any field, with or without prior experience in journalism. Some students enter the HMJ program immediately after their undergraduate education, while other non-traditional students spend several years employed between their undergraduate and graduate educations."	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Athens, GA	English
17	MA in Science Writing	Johns Hopkins University	https://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/graduate/ma-science-writing/	We teach the reporting and writing skills required to succeed in the diverse ecosystem of science and medical writing. In core classes, students hone reporting techniques such as interviewing scientists and identifying credible sources. Electives such as Subatomic Writing, Principles of Editing, and Literature of Science help students polish their prose and emulate masters of the craft. In workshops such as Science Narrative and Science Personal Essay & Memoir, students develop tools of creative nonfiction while receiving extensive feedback on their writing. Summer residency courses immerse students in the field – from tromping through fields and coasts with field biologists to joining astronomers as they observe other galaxies. Previous residencies have taken students to Bar Harbor, Maine; Dublin, Ireland; and Missoula, Montana. The popular Medicine in Action residency takes place at the Johns Hopkins medical campus, and Science Policy, Funding, and Politics, is held in Washington, D.C.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Baltimore, MD	English
18	Malaysia Science Communication Module	Young Scientists Network, under the Academy of Sciences Malaysia	https://www.akademisains.gov.my/asm-focus/ysn-asm-stakeholder-engagement-workshop-on-the-malaysian-science-communication-module/		Online course (hybrid: part live, part prepared materials)	Science Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, Pitching	Irregularly: We run it when it's requested or when we have funding	Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	English	Malay/Indonesian
19	Master in Giornalismo e comunicazione istituzionale della scienza (in linea)	Università di Ferrara	http://www.unife.it/master/comunicazione	Il corso in Giornalismo e Comunicazione istituzionale della scienza dell’Università di Ferrara è un master annuale di I livello che da oltre vent'anni offre modelli, metodi, strumenti ed esperienze nel campo della comunicazione della scienza, spaziando dal giornalismo scientifico all'ambito istituzionale e didattico. Il Master si rivolge sia a coloro che intendono esercitare una professione nell'ambito della comunicazione scientifica (giornali, media digitali, istituzioni ed enti di ricerca, URP, uffici stampa, aziende pubbliche e private, musei, case editrici, scuola), sia a persone già inserite nel mondo del lavoro che vogliano acquisire competenze e strumenti di comunicazione per promuovere o riqualificare la propria figura professionale. Il Master si svolge in modalità on line, integrata – durante alcuni fine settimana – da seminari e laboratori in presenza.	University degree (postgraduate, online)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Video Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Italy	Ferrara	Italian
20	Master in Giornalismo e comunicazione istituzionale della scienza (in persona)	Università di Ferrara	http://www.unife.it/master/comunicazione	Il corso in Giornalismo e Comunicazione istituzionale della scienza dell’Università di Ferrara è un master annuale di I livello che da oltre vent'anni offre modelli, metodi, strumenti ed esperienze nel campo della comunicazione della scienza, spaziando dal giornalismo scientifico all'ambito istituzionale e didattico. Il Master si rivolge sia a coloro che intendono esercitare una professione nell'ambito della comunicazione scientifica (giornali, media digitali, istituzioni ed enti di ricerca, URP, uffici stampa, aziende pubbliche e private, musei, case editrici, scuola), sia a persone già inserite nel mondo del lavoro che vogliano acquisire competenze e strumenti di comunicazione per promuovere o riqualificare la propria figura professionale. Il Master si svolge in modalità on line, integrata – durante alcuni fine settimana – da seminari e laboratori in presenza.	University degree (postgraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Video Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Italy	Ferrara	Italian
21	Master in Science and Culture Communication	University of Campinas (Unicamp)	https://www.iel.unicamp.br/en/content/about_posgrad	for professional journalists and scientists, free, lasts 12 to 30 months, normally in-person, currently on-line	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Tuiuti	Portuguese
22	Master’s in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism	University of Montana	http://jour.umt.edu/graduate/default.php	Bring your future into focus with a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism at the University of Montana. The School of Journalism’s graduate program is a hands-on, skills-based program that puts students in the field reporting on issues affecting society and the natural world. We welcome a new cohort each fall. Priority deadline for applications is Feb. 15 and applications are accepted until April 15. The master's program is an advanced curriculum for applicants with undergraduate degrees in journalism, environmental and earth sciences, environmental studies or natural resources. We also seek applicants with professional experience in journalism, the natural resource industries and environmental nonprofit organizations.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Missoula, MT	English
23	Media Skills for Scientists	Our courses are delivered either in person or via zoom worldwide exclusively by the Screenhouse team	https://www.screenhouse.co.uk/	We are TV production company that has long been active in TV training too. Our award-winning producers and trainers (including a former research scientist) make science and other specialist factual content for big audiences on e.g. BBC1. We help scientists to understand the media, to learn writing skills for press, radio and TV, to understand their audiences and to find stories in complex research to tell non-specialists. We record delegates on a camera, with playback, individual feedback and with specialist, live performance coaching so they can see themselves the way a TV audience or interviewee would.	Varies	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Video Journalism, Script Writing	Irregularly: We run it when it's requested or when we have funding	United Kingdom	Leeds	English
24	Media Skills for Scientists	SciDev.Net	https://scidevnet.teachable.com/p/communication-course-for-scientists	A free, self-paced online course to teach scientists how to use the media to reach non-scientists.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Feature Writing/Narrative, Using/Creating Graphics, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Fact Checking, Other Professional/Career Skills	Regularly: At least once every two years	Other	Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, other African countries	English
25	Mestrado em Comunicação de Ciência	Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica	https://www.itqb.unl.pt/education/masters-courses/mestrado-em-comunicacao-de-ciencia/in-english	O Mestrado em Comunicação de Ciência resulta de uma parceria entre o Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier e a Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. O mestrado encara a comunicação de ciência numa perspetiva essencialmente prática, considerando três canais de comunicação principais: as instituições de investigação, as instituições educativas e os media. Durante a parte curricular do mestrado, os alunos têm oportunidade de discutir a relação entre ciência e sociedade e a responsabilidade dos cientistas nessa relação, de conhecer a evolução do próprio conceito de comunicação de ciência, de aprender e treinar ferramentas de comunicação estratégica e de jornalismo e de contactar com exemplos de projetos de comunicação bem-sucedidos. Além dos responsáveis pelas diferentes unidades curriculares, o Mestrado em Comunicação de Ciência conta com a participação de cientistas e comunicadores de ciência portugueses.	University degree (postgraduate)	Science Journalism, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative	Regularly: At least once every two years	Portugal	Lisbon	Portuguese
26	Minor in Science Journalism	Concordia University	https://www.concordia.ca/academics/undergraduate/science-journalism.html	see website	University degree (undergraduate)	Science Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Pitching, Editing, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Mobile Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Canada	Montreal, QC	English
27	MS or MA Journalism - Science concentration	Columbia University	https://journalism.columbia.edu/science	The Journalism School provides students drawn to science stories with skills to identify and report them and to tell them in a range of forms. The strong emphasis on investigative and data and on storytelling across formats supports robust, compelling science journalism. The M.S. program offers several science-focused classes in the spring term. Students can also learn relevant skills through other parts of the curriculum: business reporting can provide tools needed to cover health care; data courses can train students to find hidden stories; feature writing can teach students how to bring a researcher's work to life. Journalists in the M.A. Science concentration focus all their coursework on science journalism. In the M.A. seminar, they examine science close up — by studying fields such as climate change science and neuroscience — and with a landscape view, looking at history and patterns of discovery and innovation. They learn to probe deeply, ask advanced questions, and recognize context or comparisons that might be invisible to the uninitiated. They also receive high-level personal mentoring.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	NY, NY	English
28	Popular article writing module	Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM)	https://myscicomm.wordpress.com/training-module/	train early career researchers and scientist how to write a popular science article	Online course (hybrid: part live, part prepared materials)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Opinion Pieces/Columns	Irregularly: We run it when it's requested or when we have funding	Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Malay/Indonesian	English
29	Popular science writing course	Colin Stuart Ltd	https://www.colinstuart.net/science-writing-course-popular-magazines-book-proposals/	A one day online workshop that provides writers with practical tips for getting paid science writing work. Including how to pitch articles to editors and how to write non-fiction book proposals.	Online course (mostly live teaching)	Science Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Pitching, Entrepreneurial Skills for Journalists, Other Professional/Career Skills	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	English
30	post-graduate course lato sensu in Science Journalism	Laboratory of Advanced Studies on Journalism (Labjor) at University of Campinas (Unicamp)	http://www.labjor.unicamp.br/?page_id=1539	for professional journalists and scientists, free, lasts 3 semesters, normally in-person, currently on-line	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Morungaba	Portuguese
31	Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication	University of Cambridge	https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/course/postgraduate-certificate-practical-science-communication-0	A postgraduate-level, part-time course over one year, introducing the key ideas about the roles and representations of science in the public sphere, and the main theories about media, communication and publics. The focus is on learning from research to make communications that are meaningful, relevant and useful, and that further social relations and enhance social justice. Skills training covers news journalism, podcasting and making short films.	University degree (postgraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Journalistic Ethics, Editing, Policy, Business of Science (or Technology, Health...)	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	Cambridge	English
32	Projected Futures	Concordia University	https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/journalism/programs/journalism-studies.html	See website	Summer school	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Pitching, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Mobile Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Canada	Montreal, QC	English
33	Reporting Science	Harvard Division of Continuing Education	https://summer.harvard.edu/course-catalog/courses/reporting-science/35126	As the coronavirus pandemic recently revealed, any journalist may be called upon to report on science. But reporting on science presents unique challenges, whether the story is about public health, environmental change, technological advancement, or the latest scientific discovery. This is because scientific knowledge is always contingent, and today's media and political landscape does not favor contingent knowledge. In this course, students learn the core principles of responsible and effective science reporting for the public: how to pitch, interview expert sources, and craft engaging prose about scientific discoveries and the people who make them. Students learn to report and write day-of and week-of science news stories, which also form the root of all longer works of science journalism, including magazine features, documentary films, podcast series, and books. We consider science reporting from such publications and outlets as ScienceNow, Nature News, Science News, NPR, and PBS—outlets that accept freelanced work and for which students are prepared to pitch and write for upon completion of this course.	Other	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, News Writing, Pitching	Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Cambridge, MA	English
34	Reporting the Science of COVID-19	SciDev.Net	https://scidevnet.teachable.com/p/reporting-the-science-of-covid-19	A free self-paced online course introducing journalists to credible COVID-19 news sources and empowering them to spot the news and report it to their audiences.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Journalistic Ethics, Fact Checking, Other Professional/Career Skills	Irregularly: We run it when it's requested or when we have funding	Other	Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, other African countries	English
35	Science and Technology Journalism Master’s Program	Texas A&M University	https://vibs.tamu.edu/stjr/program-overview/	The MS program in science and technology journalism (STJR) at Texas A&M University is a broad-based science communication program designed to prepare students mainly for careers as writers and editors specializing in the communication of science, technology, and medicine. It also can serve as a background for related careers and as preparation for doctoral study.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	College Station, TX	English
36	Science Communication Master’s Program	University of California at Santa Cruz	https://scicom.ucsc.edu/about/index.html	Do you enjoy explaining your work, and science in general, to non-scientist friends more than you like working in the lab? The women and men who popularize science enjoy a career that satisfies their intellectual restlessness. They report on science trends, discoveries, personalities, and policies, often from the lab or in the field. Science writers choose from myriad career options: online or print journalism; staff writing at university news offices, federal agencies, national labs, museums, and zoos; and multimedia work on the Internet and in radio. The science writing program at UC Santa Cruz has produced professional science writers since 1981. The program is one academic year long, focusing entirely on practical training through rigorous coursework and diverse internships. It's the only graduate science writing program in the U.S. that requires a degree in science and experience in research. Our alumni, more than 350 strong, work as reporters and editors at the nation's top science magazines, online news services, research agencies, universities, and medical centers. About half of our graduates freelance, mainly to live where they wish and to cover the science that captivates them. The Science Communication Program has received generous support for scholarships and instruction from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the Hearst Foundations, the Heising-Simons Foundation, the David and Dana Loury Foundation, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation and numerous private donors.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Santa Cruz, CA	English
37	Science Communication Skills for Journalists	SciDev.Net	https://scidevnet.teachable.com/p/science-communication-for-journalists	A free, self-paced, online course that teaches journalists how to report about science to the public.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Using/Creating Graphics, Data Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Fact Checking	Regularly: At least once every two years	Other	Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, other African countries	English
38	Science Film-making Course	Blue Fire Films	http://www.bluefirefilms.com/training	A course designed to teach the basics of science film-making, including script development, story structure, script writing, shot-listing, camera and audio techniques, lighting, interviewing skills, editing skills and promoting on social media. Taught by ex-scientists and BBC Science documentary makers.	Varies	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Video Journalism, Editing, Script Writing, Other Professional/Career Skills	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	English
39	Science Journalism -- Fellowship	São Paulo Research Foundation (Fapesp)	https://fapesp.br/jornalismocientifico	It lasts 6 or 12 months, requires a research project on science journalism and a supervisor	Fellowship	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	São Paulo (city)	Portuguese
40	Science Journalism Master Classes	The Open Notebook	https://www.theopennotebook.com/science-journalism-master-classes/	Wherever you are in your career—novice, developing, or established—The Open Notebook’s free Science Journalism Master Classes will help you sharpen your ability to find and vet story ideas, craft effective pitches, report and write impactful stories, collaborate with editors, and more. Each Science Journalism Master Class drills into one skill or habit, presented in a series of five to eight lessons, delivered by email once a day until you’ve completed the course. You’ll have daily (brief) homework assignments, and at the end of each course, you’ll come away with greater mastery of your craft. And our Science Journalism Master Classes are free, thanks to a generous grant from The Kavli Foundation. You can sign up for our courses at any time and get started immediately—there’s no set start date.	Online course (prepared materials, no live teaching)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing, Entrepreneurial Skills for Journalists, Other Professional/Career Skills	On demand	United States	Madison, WI	English
41	Science Journalism Program	Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Mass.	https://www.mbl.edu/sjp/	The Logan Science Journalism Program at the MBL, founded in 1986, offers professional science journalists, writers, editors, and broadcast journalists a chance to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in the process of basic biomedical and environmental research. Room, board, course fees, and travel are covered for accepted fellows. The program offers journalists the choice between two introductory, intensive research courses held at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and nearby field sites: The Biomedical Hands-on Research Course or the Environmental Hands-On Research Course. Fellows in the Biomedical course conduct CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing using an aquatic organism as well as human microbiome imaging and analysis. In the Environmental course, fellows are introduced to the experiments that scientists conduct, and the measurements they make, to discover the complex ways that added nitrogen alters coastal ecosystems, such as their capacity to keep up with sea level rise and impacts on marine organisms and coastal food webs.	Fellowship	Research Skills for Journalists	Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Woods Hole, MA	English
42	Science Journalism Training Programme	British Council Egypt	https://www.britishcouncil.org.eg/en/programmes/science/professional-development/science-journalism-training	The Science journalism training programme is an opportunity for Egyptian journalists working in press or different media outlets, to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to create science content which is both informative and entertaining to their readers and audiences. The British Council Egypt will organise an online training programme in science journalism in June 2021, within its vision of building capacities in science media and communication in Egypt.	Online course (mostly live teaching)	Science Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists	Irregularly: We run it when it's requested or when we have funding	Egypt	Cairo	Arabic
43	Science Writing for Media	Cornell University	https://classes.cornell.edu/browse/roster/FA19/class/COMM/3020	How to write about science, technology, and medicine for the media. Writing assignments focus on writing news for web sites, blogs, magazines, and other media.	University degree (undergraduate)	Science Journalism, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Data Journalism, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing, Opinion Pieces/Columns, Fact Checking	Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	Ithaca, NY	English
44	Science, Health & Environmental Reporting Program	New York University	https://journalism.nyu.edu/graduate/programs/science-health-and-environmental-reporting/	A globally renowned science journalism program, the world’s oldest, we seek curious thinkers and strong writers from diverse backgrounds who share our belief that true stories well told can change the world. Building on a 38-year tradition of excellence and a tight community of highly accomplished alumni (464 and counting!), SHERP prepares the next generation of great science storytellers committed to covering scientific, medical and environmental topics with passion and precision. Science, Health & Environmental Reporting There are more opportunities for aspiring science journalists in New York than anywhere else, and SHERP is the beating heart of this community. Our students publish and intern at dozens of leading outlets, where their editors are often SHERP alumni. Class work is focused squarely on developing practical, high-level storytelling skills. Writing, reporting and editing text is core but multimedia is anything but peripheral. SHERP students start shooting video just days after arriving and later add audio podcasting, programming, graphics, and data-mining. Projects range from quick news stories to full-blown investigative features and even a book proposal. Every SHERP student graduates with a rich portfolio of diverse stories published in professional outlets and in our award-winning publication Scienceline, which gets more than two million visits per year. We also leverage our position in New York and NYU, a world-class center for science research, to bring in more than 120 journalists, scientists, and other speakers each year to visit classes and take part in our Kavli Conversations on Science Communication and other events.	University degree (postgraduate)		Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	New York, NY	English
45	Science, Technology and Health Dissemination	Science Communication Group at Fiocruz (Rio de Janeiro) in partnership with Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)	http://ppgdc.coc.fiocruz.br/index.php/br/	It is an Academic Master, for professional journalists and scientists, lasts 1 to 2 years, normally in-person, currently on-line	University degree (postgraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Rio de Janiero	Portuguese
46	Solutions Journalism	Solutions Journalism Network, U.S. Nigeria Health Watch, Nigeria Science Africa, Kenya Maternal Figures	http://www.solutionsjournalism.org	The course focuses on teaching journalists how to report about responses to social problems in a way that it not only informs readers, but inspires and empowers them to take action to solve their own problems.	Online course (hybrid: part live, part prepared materials)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Feature Writing/Narrative, Video Journalism, Audio Journalism or Podcasting, Using/Creating Graphics, Data Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing, Mobile Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	United States	New York, NY	English
47	Specialist Tech Journalism: Advanced Analysis and Communication in Engineering and Technology	University College London (UCL)	https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/specialist-tech-journalism-advanced-analysis-and-communication-in-engineering-and-technology-BENG0053	This module is aimed at physical scientists and engineers who intend to have careers in consultancy, technical management, government, and communication/journalism as well as anyone who wishes to pursue a research career. They will help students to craft effective reports, papers, and grant proposals as well as articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. We focus on giving you two sets of skills: the ability to analyze developments and trends in science, engineering, and technology; and to communicate these persuasively to a particular audience.	University degree (postgraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Using/Creating Graphics, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing, Opinion Pieces/Columns	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	Gower Street, London, UK	English
48	Specialization course in Dissemination and Popularization of Science	Science Communication Group at Fiocruz (Rio de Janeiro) in partnership with UFRJ	http://coc.fiocruz.br/index.php/pt/educacao/especializacao-em-divulgacao-e-popularizacao-da-ciencia	For journalists, museologists and researchers, 390 hours, just the application is charged, normally in-person, currently on-line	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Guanabara Bay	Portuguese
49	Specialization Course in Education and Scientific Dissemination	Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio de Janeiro	https://www.ifrj.edu.br/cursos-pos-graduacao/lato-sensu/educacao-e-divulgacao-cientifica-campus-mesquita	For journalists, teachers, cultural producers, and scientists, in-person, 3 semesters (360 hours), free of charge	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Sete Pontes	Portuguese
50	Specialization Course in Public Communication of Science	Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)	https://www.cursoseeventos.ufmg.br/CAE/DetalharCae.aspx?CAE=9575	It is an extension course, in-person, but currently suspended due to the pandemic, addressed to journalists and communicators, teachers, and managers of research institutions or companies in the area of science and technology, charged (~US$ 1.100), 360 hours	In-person workshop	Science Journalism	Regularly: At least once every two years	Brazil	Sabara	Portuguese
51	Tech Journalism: Analysis and Communication in Engineering and Technology	University College London	https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/modules/tech-journalism-analysis-and-communication-in-engineering-and-technology/BENG0026	This module is aimed at physical scientists and engineers who intend to have careers in consultancy, technical management, government, and communication/journalism as well as anyone who wishes to pursue a research career. They will help students to craft effective reports, papers, and grant proposals as well as articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites.	University degree (undergraduate)	Science Journalism, Health Journalism, Technology Journalism, Engineering Journalism, Environmental Journalism, Research Skills for Journalists, News Writing, Using/Creating Graphics, Journalistic Ethics, Pitching, Editing	Regularly: At least once every two years	United Kingdom	Gower Street, London	English