Science Communication Course – EdX

"This course explains why science communication is important and what it looks like in practice. It also teaches you the basic concepts and fundamental skills you need to master science communication yourself. The course explores research-based, practical ideas and inspiring stories from the field based on conversations with over fifty expert interviewees worldwide, including best-selling

Washington University: Science Communication Credential

Training/credential program for STEM Ph.D. students at this university. "Students who participate in the Science Communication Credential program will have the opportunity to develop, workshop, and publish communications products including articles, podcasts, and videos for a lay audience. They will improve their communication skills, receive feedback from skilled professionals, and gain understanding of the public-facing

Washington State University: Certificate in Research Communication

Graduate certificate focusing on communicating scientific research to the public. "The interdisciplinary certificate program emphasizes experiential learning along with lectures. The program includes courses in communications theory and techniques tailored specifically for science and engineering students. Students learn how to communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of formats, including face-to-face conversations, formal presentations, written

University of Rhode Island: Certificate in Science Writing & Rhetoric

"This graduate certificate program combines graduate-level training and an off-campus internship in science writing and rhetoric to provide graduate students with a solid foundation and skills for taking often-complex scientific results and communicating them to both specialist and non-scientific audiences, including the public and policymakers."

University of Georgia: M.A. in Health & Medical Journalism

"Housed in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, UGA’s M.A. in Health and Medical Journalism (HMJ) is a two-year, non-thesis degree program in science writing and health reporting. Students learn to translate complex topics in medicine and healthcare for lay audiences through written, digital, and social media and have many opportunities to publish their

University of Illinois: Certificate in Science Communication

"The Certificate in Science Communication is offered jointly by the 21st Century Scientists Working Group and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. It is designed for graduate students currently enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, but also open to postdocs. The certificate is designed to be completed in one year, but

University of Arizona: Certificate in Science Communication

"The Science Communication Graduate Certificate or multidisciplinary minor is available to all University of Arizona MS and PHD students and postdoctoral fellows. The goal of this program is to train future science professionals in the skills needed to communicate effectively. The certificate and minor require three electives to be taken at any time before graduation.

University of Chicago: Certificate in Medical Writing and Editing

"Developed for professionals with backgrounds in science or writing, the online medical writing certificate program with synchronous sessions has a comprehensive curriculum focused on creating medical communicators with strong writing, editing, data reporting, and analytic skills. Students have the opportunity to boost their skills quickly in nine months to one year, part-time."

University of Minnesota: M.S. in Scientific & Technical Communication

"The master of science (M.S.) in scientific & technical communication prepares students for local and global careers in online design and social media, software/hardware documentation, information architecture, medical communication, environmental communication, and human-computer interface design." The University of Minnesota also offers master's-level minor and post-grad certificate options.