Science Writing, Certificate

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Certificate in Science Writing

The Graduate Certificate in Science Writing program shares the same mission as the MA in Science Writing program. Certificate students complete five courses: a mix of electives and core courses that develop the reporting and writing skills for communicating science broadly. The program recognizes that contemporary science writing involves journalism, communication, multimedia, and the literary arts. The typical student hones journalistic and creative writing techniques to craft clear, enticing prose for digital or print venues, from magazines and books to social media and websites, for news outlets, companies, research agencies, and universities. Along the way, students acquire communication skills to promote viewpoints and develop expertise to thrive in the digital universe. The program's writers and editors are also challenged to monitor science itself, to disclose how research can falter or be misused. Certificate students may complete all courses online, but have the option of enrolling in one of the Science Writing program’s onsite residency courses.

Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Science Writing program is not currently accepting new students.

Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Science Writing program is not currently accepting new students.

Program Requirements

Students in the Certificate in Science Writing program must complete:

Three customizable core courses
Two electives

Please note that this entry is for currently enrolled students only. The Certificate in Science Writing program is not currently accepting new students.

COURSES

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses - Customizable
Select at least one of the following:
	Techniques of Science and Medical Writing	4
	Contemporary Science and Medical Writing: Creative and Professional Forms	4
Select at least one of the following:
	The Nature of Nature	4
	The Literature of Science	4
	Subatomic Writing	4
	The Funny Side of Science	4
	Prizewinners: The Best Writing about Science, Technology, Environment & Health	4
	Principles of Editing	4
	Independent Study in Science Writing	4
	Internship in Science Writing	4
	Science in Action	4
	Science Policy, Funding and Politics	4
	In the Field: Science Writing in the Woods, Coasts, & Labs of Mt. Desert Island	4
	Public Health in Action	4
	In the Wild: Science Writers Explore Montana’s Wilderness and Wildlife Biology	4
	Medicine in Action	4
	Discovering Science History in “The Athens of the North”	4
Select at least one of the following:
	Science and Medical Writing Workshop	4
	Science and Medical Writing Workshop	4
	Science and Medical Writing Workshop	4
	Writing the Tech Story Workshop	4
	Science Narratives Workshop	4
	Science Personal Essay and Memoir Workshop	4
	Science Profiles Workshop: Writing About People	4
Electives
Select two electives from any of the above courses.		8