MS Science Communication at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Science Communication prepares students to engage in valid, reliable public discourse about science, combining a social science theory and research foundation with hands-on training, including improvisation. It is a fully online degree that welcomes students from STEM, health sciences, social sciences and humanities backgrounds. It is designed to meet ACEJMC professional values and competencies.

Faculty: School of Communication and Journalism | Department: School of Communication and Journalism | Duration: 33 credits; full-time or part-time (full-time is at least 9 credits per semester) | Intake: Fall admission only | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

The 33 credits comprise six required courses (Theories of Science Communication, Communication Research Methods, Building and Assessing Communication Strategies, Communication Law and Ethics, Principles of Inclusive Engagement, Master's Project) and five electives such as Communicating Science to Policy Makers, Digital Media, Health Risks to the Public, Environmental Communication and AI, Communication, and Care. A Climate Communication concentration is available.

Career pathways

Professional science communication, bringing science out of labs and libraries to the public.

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Application information

Entry requirements

CV or resume; 500-word personal statement; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts showing a completed bachelor's degree and a 3.0 cumulative GPA; two writing samples (or one writing sample and one creative work); language proficiency scores for international applicants; GRE optional. Fall admission only.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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