Science Communication Graduate Certificate at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The 12-credit Advanced Graduate Certificate in Science Communication is designed for graduate students in STEM and health-sciences programmes at Stony Brook and complements their degree work. It gives hands-on training in combining subject-matter knowledge with evidence-based, audience-centered communication. It is offered in collaboration with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

Faculty: School of Communication and Journalism | Department: School of Communication and Journalism | Duration: 12 credits | Intake: Application deadlines February 1 (fall admission) and September 1 (spring admission) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Two required courses (Foundations of Science Communication and Project Work in Science Communication) and two electives from options such as Communicating Science to Policy Makers, Digital Media, Mobile Podcasting, Climate Communication, Principles of Inclusive Engagement, and Environmental Communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate programme at Stony Brook and must enroll in the certificate no later than the second to last semester of their primary programme. Approval letters from both the primary programme director and the certificate programme director are uploaded with the application. Deadlines February 1 (fall) and September 1 (spring).

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.

Intake: Application deadlines February 1 (fall admission) and September 1 (spring admission)

Duration: 12 credits

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

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