Graduate Certificate in Scientific Communication and Leadership at University of Idaho

Programme overview

With a graduate certificate in scientific communication and leadership, students will develop a strong foundation in data science, including data ethics, big data and the data science process. They will learn to find, clean and analyze data using RStudio and Tidyverse while refining their ability to conduct exploratory data analysis and apply predictive analytics.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Duration: 12 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Summer, Fall, Spring | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 12 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ENGL 5220 Communication for Science Professionals; EM 5130 Leading Technical Organizations.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Fundraising Managers; Producers and Directors; Media Programming Directors; Advertising and Promotions Managers; Writers and Authors; Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: No references required; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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