Science Communication Advanced Certificate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to develop an understanding of the history, context, and key concepts of science communication research and theory.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to craft a message that responds to the needs, values, and cultures of an audience.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to use a combination of preparation and spontaneity to connect with audiences.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to communicate vividly and expressively about science.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to work competently and collaboratively with people of varied backgrounds and interests to expand scientific literacy.

6. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to critically evaluate science communication.

7. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply the skills learned to a real-world context.

SUCCESS RATES

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1.36

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

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10 years after graduation

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5 years after graduation

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1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

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Working in New York

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Continuing Education

Notes

Completion rates: the percent of students entering the certificate program any time during the academic year and completing by May 31 four years later. Methodology adheres to guidelines from the AAU Data Exchange doctoral completion rates and means that spring entrants have less time to complete. Average of ten most recent reporting years (2014-15 through 2023-24). Years to certificate: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected program. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23). Earnings: SUNY Employment Outcomes Dashboard. Data Forthcoming. Working in NY State: SUNY Employment Outcomes Dashboard. Data Forthcoming.