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Graduate Certificate in Science Communication at University of Arizona

University of Arizona, United States

Programme overview

From navigating the art of clarity in the written word to juggling the delicate relationship between science and the media, 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.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Duration: 9 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Completion of 9 units is required, selected from the following courses: ASTR 578 Writing Across the Space Sciences (3 units) ENGL 514 Advanced Scientific Writing (3 units) ENGL 586H The Art of Scientific Storytelling (3 units) ENVS 508 Scientific Writing for Environmental, Agricultural & Life Sciences (3 units) ENVS 515 Translating Environmental Science (3 units) FTV 550.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 2.75 GPA for certificate programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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