Students emphasizing data journalism in their studies will focus on the acquisition, cleaning and vetting of public data sources and the construction of visualizations and infographics aimed at storytelling. Strategic communication students will integrate consumer data and data presentation strategies to ethically use data science for public influence. Additionally, students will develop in-depth knowledge of core program objectives and the ability to fulfill diverse data responsibilities.
Graduates of the Masters of Science in Data Science and Analytics who pursue the Strategic Communication and Data Journalism emphasis area will achieve the following educational objectives:
Assistant Professor
314 Lee Hills Hall
(573) 882-0424
kearneymw@missouri.edu
Data Journalism Course Coordinator
137-A Neff Annex
(573) 882-2127
herzogd@missouri.edu
Associate Professor
237 Walter Williams Hall
(573) 882-6225
stemmlej@missouri.edu
Students move through 8-week modules completing core courses and then progressing through emphasis area courses directly applicable to their area of study.