The MA in Science Writing requires 32-33 credits of graduate work spread over ten courses. The two residency courses will count toward four credits each. The MA in Science Writing includes a community-engaged learning component. Community-engaged learning will be embedded in two courses, or students will have the option of taking one course designated as community-engaged and a one credit community-engaged internship. Additionally, by requiring ENG 676 instead of a thesis, the MA in Science Writing will ensure that students enter the job market with articles submitted for publication and portfolios.
All students in the program will take three core courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 550 | The Practice of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 620 | Special Topics in Lit/Culture (Science Writing (Residency Course)) | 3 |
| ENG 676 | Writing for Publication | 3 |
These courses provide breadth of perspective on all of the general issues and circumstances faced by science writers in the process of engaging an audience and making a living through the craft of language. Other courses in the program will be organized in terms of a variety of topics:
- Climate Change Stories
- Contemporary Literature and Science
- Science Fiction in Literature and Film
- Literature and Medicine
- Racism, Science and Medicine
- Health Writing
- Rhetoric of Science
- Physics Writing
- Nature and Environmental Writing
- Writing and Environmental Justice
All courses are designed to have writing as the center of concern, and many of the courses will emphasize science and scientific writing as well as writing for publication. For a complete list of course offerings, consult the academic catalog. Some courses may count in multiple areas of the degree. Those interested should consult the graduate director for details.