Program Overview

Science Communication (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science Communication trains future science professionals in the skills needed to communicate effectively and ethically. The course of study is available as both a graduate certificate and an interdisciplinary minor and is offered to all Master of Science and Ph.D. students, as well as postdoctoral fellows. The curriculum includes courses such as Writing Across the Space Sciences; Survival Skills and Ethics; the Art of Scientific Storytelling; Reporting with Multimedia; Health Journalism; and Science Information and its Presentation.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 9 Units

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Additional Requirements

• Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores.
• Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.