Graduate Certificate Science Communication at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The graduate certificate program in science communication is designed for STEM students and professionals who want to improve public understanding of science and strengthen engagement between science and society. Scientific challenges such as climate change, public health and misinformation demand more effective communication.

What you will study

15 credit hours Required Core (15 credit hours) CMN 520 Communication Campaigns (3) CMN 571 Science, Media and Society (3) CMN 572 Science Public Relations (3) Students select two of the following courses: CMN 573 Digital Media for Science Communication (3) CMN 574 Public Engagement with Science (3) CMN 575 Risk and Crisis Communication: Theory and Practice (3)

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to communicate science effectively across sectors, helping organizations bridge the gap between research and public understanding. Career examples: communications manager, health communication strategist, media relations officer, outreach coordinator, policy analyst, program manager, public affairs officer, public relations specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in business, communication or STEM-related fields from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)®, or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall

Duration: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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