Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Science Writing and Rhetoric in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This 15-credit program merges advanced academic coursework with practical internship experience, equipping you with essential skills to translate complex scientific findings for diverse audiences, from experts to the general public. Employers highly value this capacity to articulate scientific concepts across various written formats for different readerships. Through graduate-level instruction and hands-on internship opportunities in science communication, this certificate program prepares students to effectively bridge the gap between technical research and public understanding, serving stakeholders ranging from policymakers to lay audiences. Earning this credential demonstrates to prospective employers your proficiency in adapting scientific content for multiple formats and readership levels.
Completion Timeline
Typically completed within one year
Admission Periods
Fall and Spring semesters
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Before you apply to a URI graduate program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or the equivalent of a four-year degree at an international university that is evaluated by an approved agency.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 19 ,Writing: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 18
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas:
Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Listening: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).
TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80 or above
Reading: 19 ,Writing: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 18
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): All scores must be sent directly to URI. Required minimum score of 6.5, AND minimum scores in the following areas:
Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Listening: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5
Duolingo English Test: Required minimum score of 105
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required minimum score of 6.5. IELTS scores must be sent directly to URI.
Tuition
USD
30,652