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Communicating Science

Graduate Certificate

Effectively communicate scientific outcomes, results and discoveries in your future career with a Communicating Science certificate

Gain skills in scientific theories of communication, methods of successful persuasion and practical experience, that you can communicate to a variety of audiences in physical, biomedical and health science fields as well as engineers.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
9

Why study communicating science at UND?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

At UND courses are taught by industry experts and you will have the opportunity to communicate your own scientific research to different stakeholders and build on your scientific career while engaging others. Our 100% online communicating science certificate can be completed at any hour of the day (or night). You never have to come to campus.

According to Pew Research, a desirable quality in the science field are individuals who have better communication skills. Arm yourself with the skills needed to gain the confidence you will need for success in the career of your choice.

Communicating Science Graduate Certificate 

  • Science communication is a critical social need. The number of jobs for science graduates in communication-related fields is growing.

  • Designed for working professionals and scientists who are unable to complete a full-time, on-campus program. GRE is not required for this program.

  • Become a storyteller of your scientific findings. Communication skills are one of the most important skill sets employers are looking for.

Communicating Science Careers

A graduate certificate in communicating science gives you the skills that pertain to scientific theories of communication, methods of successful persuasion, and practical experience in communicating scientific outcomes, results, and discoveries to a wide variety of audiences. These skills are applicable in all scientific fields, including communication:

  • Science communication specialists
  • Medical information specialists
  • Social media manager

Communicating Science Certificate Courses

COMM 516. Principles of Professional Communication. 3 Credits.

The course will provide a conceptual and historical overview of the scholarly discipline of Communication, coupled with an introduction to Theories of Communication and discussions of how these relate to professional environments. Topics addressed will include Theories of Communication applicable specifically to communication professionals with related case studies, communicative patterns, and outcomes. F.

COMM 527. Persuasion & Persuasive Communication. 3 Credits.

Participants in this class will explore contemporary communication research on the persuasive process. Research featuring social influence in professional and contexts will receive special emphasis. This graduate class invites its participants to engage in dialog directed toward both (1) understanding the issues raised in contemporary persuasion research and (2) exploring potential solutions and ideas for future application. S.

COMM 529. Science Communication. 3 Credits.

This combines findings from research into information processing with best practices in media production to build student competency in communicating about science, scientific discoveries and the scientific process to general audiences through various media, as well as more specific audiences, such as funding organizations and policymakers. SS.

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Looking to pursue similar graduate work or connect with the department?

Department Contact
Soojung Kim
Department Chair & Graduate Director
P 701.777.2473
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