Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Columbia Journalism School-The Lede Program

Data, code and algorithms are becoming central to research and creative work - transforming industries, reshaping lives and setting new parameters for responsible citizenship. In this data-driven world, Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism and Department of Computer Science have launched an intensive, post-bac certification program designed to equip communicators of all kinds with the computational skills needed to turn data into narrative. The program assumes no prior experience in these topics.

Curriculum


Lede students take hands-on classes in data and data technologies, taught in the critical and creative contexts of the social sciences and humanities. The program is split into two sequential sections - one providing an introduction to computing, data analysis and data visualization; and the other venturing into advanced versions of these topics. In both cases, students can expect to leave with a portfolio of data-driven clips showcasing their new skills.
Lede 12
Lede 12 is a one-semester, summer-only Certification of Professional Achievement for students who want an applied introduction to data and computation. Students take four intensive courses hosted at the Journalism School, gaining a strong foundation in coding, statistics, data, algorithms and visualization. See sample courses »
Lede 24
Lede 24 is a two-semester, summer and fall Certification of Professional Achievement for students who want a deeper computational education. In the summer, they take Lede 12 classes at the J-School; in the fall, they study through Columbia's Department of Computer Science or Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering, delving into the formal principles behind their work. The course is meant to prepare students for advanced practice in computational and data sciences. See sample courses »

Apply

The Lede Program is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree, strong academic record and demonstrated interest in data technologies. The deadline for 2015 admission is Feb. 15, 2015.

Dates

Lede 12 summer classes begin May 26 and continue through Labor Day 2015. For those in the Lede 24 program, the fall semester starts on September 8, 2015 and runs through December 23, 2015.

Tuition

As certification progra ms at Columbia University, Lede programs cost less than a formal degree. For more information on tuition and scholarship aid opportunities, see our Tuition and Fees page ».

Info Session 

Join us to learn more on Jan. 29, 2015, 12-1pm, in Stabile Student Center at 2950 Broadway. See event details here; a video of the talk will be posted to this page by Feb. 2.
APPLY

Questions? 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions by emailing jrncomputation@columbia.edu .


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