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Graduate Certificate in Science Communication

USA

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What will I learn?

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)

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (9 units)

Tuition fees
US$34,358.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

15 January 2025

Venue

The University of Arizona

TUCSON,

Arizona,

85721, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have completed a four year bachelor from Regionally accredited institution.

Acceptable English Proficiency credentials:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
  • Pearson PTE Academic - minimum score of 60
  • Graduate English Language Endorsement from the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
  • CEPT Full Academic test - offered by our Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), minimum Total score of 110

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Arizona

UArizona is ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, with research and development expenditure in the top 4 percent in the U.S.

  • Top 1 percent of universities worldwide
  • Top 4 percent of U.S. universities for research expenditure
  • Over 300 programs of study across 19 colleges
  • All-American college experience with 20+ dorms and 400+ clubs

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