Program Description
Designed for graduate students enrolled in STEM and health-science programs at Stony Brook University, the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science empowers experts to combine their deep subject-matter knowledge with evidence-based communication practices to foster clear, empathic, and effective science communication. Students will learn to:
This 12-credit certificate program complements ongoing graduate degree work at Stony Brook University. A hybrid in-person/online foundational course offers students the opportunity to engage with fellow students and faculty to build an enriching, connected, online learning experience. The remainder of the courses are offered fully online.
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science is offered in collaboration with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, one of the nation’s leading science communication training and research organizations in the country. As a certificate student, you will work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty scholars and practitioners to explore the science behind effective communication, and hone your own communication skills with hands-on experiences.
Student Learning Outcomes
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science
Dean, School of Communication and Journalism
Laura Lindenfeld, PhD
Graduate Program Director
Brenda Hoffman , PhD
Graduate Program Coordinator
Stefanie Ambrosio-Mullady, MA
For questions related to applications and course registration, email SOCJ_grad@stonybrook.edu
Website
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/journalism/academics/agc-scicomm.php
Admission Requirements to the Program
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.
Current SBU students apply through this link. The Graduate Program Director will review these applications on a rolling basis.
Degree Requirements
Students will complete one of the following options:
A. COM 565: Communicating Your Science (3 credits)
OR
B. ALL of the following:
COM 501: Foundations in Science Communication I (1 credit)
COM 503: Foundations in Science Communication II (1 credit)
COM 513: Science of Science Communication (1 credit)
After completing the foundational course , students choose two courses from the following electives (for a total of 6 credits):
Students must complete the following as the final 3 credits of the 12-credit certificate:
COM 599: Project Work in Science Communication
Facilities
School of Communication and Journalism students have access to classrooms, libraries and broadcasting studios at Stony Brook University that will be used for instructional purposes.
Faculty
Graduate courses offered by the School of Communication and Journalism in collaboration with the Alda Center are taught by faculty with diverse expertise including: science, technology, engineering, math, medicine, journalism, communications, public policy and theater. This multidisciplinary approach to science communication education and training helps students tap into innate connections that come alive naturally when people share a passion for their work.
Program faculty and the Graduate Program Director will have regular contact with students. Faculty affiliated with the graduate program will provide ongoing, additional mentorship. Our website provides a comprehensive overview of our faculty expertise and contact information.
For an up to date list, see our faculty page .
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Communicating Science
Dean, School of Communication and Journalism
Laura Lindenfeld, PhD
Graduate Program Director
Brenda Hoffman , PhD
Graduate Program Coordinator
Stefanie Ambrosio-Mullady, MA
For questions related to applications and course registration, email SOCJ_grad@stonybrook.edu
Website
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/journalism/academics/agc-scicomm.php