Certificate in Public Science Communication at Rice University

Programme overview

Certificate in Public Science Communication is a undergraduate certificate programme at Rice University in Public Science Communication (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The degree totals 16 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Public Science Communication | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 6 courses (16 credit hours) to satisfy certificate requirements. An Experiential Learning Program or Internship Requirement. A Capstone Requirement. A minimum certificate GPA of 2.00 or higher in all coursework that satisfies requirements for the certificate with a minimum grade of C (2.00 grade points) in each course.

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Entry requirements

Upon completing an advising plan to complete the Elective Requirements and Internship Requirement, students may apply in the spring of their sophomore or junior year for admittance to the certificate in Public Science Communication. To apply, students must submit an application, including an i) academic transcript and ii) Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page). Only students who demonstrate a coherent path of preparation will be admitted to the certificate program. Upon admission, students must declare the certificate using the Declaration and Change of University Certificate Form (UG) available in ESTHER. Declaration of the certificate requires the student to obtain the approval of the appropriate certificate advisor for the university certificate program.

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