Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,245
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science enhances precise and engaging communication across scientific, engineering, and health fields. Students master the integration of technical expertise, innovative thinking, ethical standards, and both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. This program equips learners to convey scientific concepts more impactfully to varied audiences including the public, policymakers, journalists, students, potential employers, funding sources, and interdisciplinary collaborators, while building foundational knowledge in science communication. Participants cultivate adaptable methods to engage with and address diverse groups effectively. Core competencies include audience analysis, defining clear communication objectives, and discussing one's work with clarity and relevance. The curriculum provides essential insights into science communication research, applying these principles to craft key messages, eliminate technical language, provide context, handle inquiries, employ narrative strategies, and incorporate multimedia. Students also critically evaluate how scientific information is disseminated to the public, assessing both obstacles and prospects in science communication and outreach.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission, an applicant is required to have an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, engineering, technology, math, or a related field, or be currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of those fields, or be working or have a history of having worked as a scientist or a science communicator. The applicant must have had an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony Brook University.
A personal statement (300-500 words) - In a short essay, applicants should describe why science communication is important to the work they do, their reasons for applying to the AGC in Communicating Science Science, and how they feel as though this certificate would advance their future career goals.
Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Form: Before completing the application you must have your Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program Form completed, and ready to upload with your application.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 for master's applicants.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science (12 credits) complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. To apply you must be enrolled in a graduate program at Stony Brook University.
A personal statement (300-500 words) - In a short essay, applicants should describe why science communication is important to the work they do, their reasons for applying to the AGC in Communicating Science Science, and how they feel as though this certificate would advance their future career goals.
Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Form: Before completing the application you must have your Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program Form completed, and ready to upload with your application.
IELTS - Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 80 for master's applicants.
Tuition
USD
12,245