Integrative Curricular Microcredential in Science Communication Additional Details

Integrative Curricular Microcredential in Science Communication

Issued by SUNY Geneseo

Students in this microcredential program will deepen their knowledge and skills in science communication across courses and contexts. Students will think about studying science topics with an eye to communication as a practice, harnessing skills in storytelling, communication, and creative writing for the public good values of science and countering misinformation, and to prepare for professional opportunities in science communication areas.

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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Select one course (that builds knowledge and skills in storytelling): ENGL 102; ENGL 201; ENGL 202; ENGL 305 ; FMST 270; COMN 100; COMN 266; COMN 267; COMN 300; COMN 314; DANL 310. Select one course (in a STEM discipline of interest to the student). BIOL 452 - Communicating Science.
  • Integrative or applied learning experience. Following BIOL 384, students will develop and carry out an integrative, high-impact project in science communication via either an internship or a Directed Study; the high-impact project will involve disseminating science to a broader public, such as through a publication, presentation, podcast, etc. Students will engage in active reflection on science communication through metacognitive activities including dialogue with others in the program.
  • Self-reflective statement