Graduate Certificate in Science Communication

University of Arizona

The University of Arizona College of Science brings together globally prominent faculty in disciplines at the core of scientific inquiry and education. One of the largest colleges at the University of Arizona, we are a nexus of award-winning programs that encourage both independent and collaborative-driven research. Our academic departments, schools and research units encompass the range of physical, mathematical, environmental, cognitive and life sciences. UA Science is among the most powerful and prolific academic research centers in the world, recognized and rewarded for the unparalleled caliber of our achievements. With over 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students, we are an integrative learning institution, where accomplished faculty and next-generation scientists engage side-by-side in groundbreaking research. Our scientists and students also share their knowledge with the local and broader community through extensive outreach and public service initiatives. Our mission is to encourage the aggressive pursuit of research excellence, to support novel teaching and outreach programs and to create economic opportunities for our community.

Degree Requirements

Completion of 9 units is required, selected from the following courses:

ENGL 514 Advanced Scientific Writing (3 units)

ENGL 596 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)

INFO 578 Science Information and its Presentation (3 units)

JOUR 506 Introductory/Advanced Reporting (3 units)

JOUR 507 Reporting with Multimedia (3 units)

JOUR 555 Environmental Journalism (3 units)

JOUR 572 Science Journalism (3 units)

MCB 575 Scientific Communication (3 units)

SCI 501 Science Communication (3 units)

SLHS 649 Survival Skills and Ethics (3 units)