2013-2014 University Catalog 
  
2013-2014 University Catalog

Science Communication Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: LA-CERG-SCMN

Web: communication.gmu.edu

This certificate is designed for graduate students with or without an academic communication background to upgrade their knowledge of the field. It is geared to meet the needs of both communication professionals and science professionals who want to emphasize science communication work in their future careers.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Communication .

The graduate certificate in science communication may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

Application Requirements


Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions  section of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in science communication, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements


 All course choices included in this certificate must be approved by the department.

One required course (3 credits)


One course (3 credits) in communication research methods chosen from:


Two courses in COMM (6 credits) chosen from:


These courses include communication content directly relevant to science or to communication work in science-oriented organizations.

One elective course in COMM (3 credits)


Total: 15 credits