"Courses and programs in science communication can be found across Rutgers’ five campuses with more than 150 majors. For undergraduates, Rutgers also offers minors in Science Communication and Science Outreach, which can be used to complement a major focus and help prepare students to be strong communicators in their chosen field or career."

Students in the M.A. program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY complete 43 credits of coursework in as few as 16 months, or they can extend their studies over a longer period. In the second semester students begin taking courses for one of six subject concentrations, including health and science reporting.

"The M.S. in Journalism and Media Communication is for students interested in communication management and academic research in media, science and technical communication, and new communication technology." It prepares students for careers in health, environmental, science, or technical communications; public relations and strategic communications; new communication technologies; journalism; academia. Not as science writing-specific as other …

"The Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program (SHERP) at NYU consists of 11 classes (including one elective) over 16 months, for a total of 38 credits. SHERP classwork is centered on real-world reporting assignments and extensive interactions with leading practitioners in journalism and science. In addition to regular classes, students take multimedia storytelling via two …

"This 15-credit certificate, which can be completed either in person or through a combination of an intensive summer program and distance learning, will provide students with a broad overview of communication needs and strategies; extensive hands-on experience with communication tools such as writing tactics and photography, audio, and video technologies; and the opportunity to produce …

Graduate certificate geared toward students interested in science writing and scientists (and other professionals in scientific fields) interested in better communicating their work to the public. "The goal of this program is to train current and future science professionals in the skills needed to clearly communicate technical, scientific information. Some areas where you can choose …

"We teach the reporting and writing skills required to succeed in the diverse ecosystem of science and medical writing. In core classes, students hone reporting techniques such as interviewing scientists and identifying credible sources. Electives such as Subatomic Writing, Principles of Editing, and Literature of Science help students polish their prose and emulate masters of …

Graduate certificate program: "With a growing number science communication job opportunities, this certificate offers STEM and communication graduate students the opportunity to gain science communication skills in an academic setting."

IU's School of Medicine has a Communication Science program, which "trains the next generation of scientists and health professionals to communicate more effectively with the public, public officials, the media and others outside their own discipline." It offers a minor for graduate students, workshops, and other programs.

"Students in the Science concentration focus on themes and ways of thinking that can be used to cover any scientific field, whether it’s health, technology or the hard sciences. They get a landscape view, looking at history, patterns of discovery and innovation. The seminar emphasizes understanding the culture and practice of science, giving students the …