Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers various academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

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• Professional Education

Course Details

JTC 319 - Science and Environmental Communication

Description

Concepts and skills related to the process and products of science communication in journalism, advocacy, strategic communication, and online media. Sophomore standing.

Prerequisite

JTC 210 (Newswriting)

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Josh Zaffos

Josh is program lead and developer for the online Graduate Certificate in Communications for Conservation. He is faculty in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Department of Journalism & Media Communication, and the Communications Specialist for the Department of Anthropology and Geography. Josh is also an environmental and science writer and journalist whose work has been published by High Country News, Audubon, Yale Environment 360, Scientific American, Slate, Wired, and many other digital and print publications.

Section 801 (Online)

Registration Details

• Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
• Instructors: Josh Zaffos
• Tuition: $1,470 Listed tuition is subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer

Quality Course Seal

The Green Quality Course seal of approval is given to an undergraduate course that passes our rigorous review process to ensure accessibility and design standards are met through an internal Quality Matters (QM) review, which evaluates course design.