Master of Professional Studies in Data Journalism
Join the next generation of data journalists.
The UMD College of Information (INFO) and Philip Merrill College of Journalism (Merrill College) have partnered to offer a “from-anywhere” Data Journalism master’s degree. The two UMD colleges have combined the best of Merrill’s journalism training and the INFO College’s data-management techniques to produce a curriculum to train the next generation of data journalists. Journalists, information professionals, and data reporters who want to take their skills to the next level will all find a home in this program.
Students will receive real-world experience learning from industry professionals, studying under world renowned faculty, and completing a final capstone project working with an industry partner such as the Capital News Service, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, or one of the INFO College’s many partner organizations.
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