Science Communication
Learning Outcomes
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, including freelance writing, journalism-related careers, and graduate school programs.
Students will understand STEM and Fine Arts / Humanities fields as inter-related and complementary; the Science
Communication microcredential will allow students to think integratively about their coursework at Geneseo, making strong connections between courses across disciplines.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Current Geneseo students can begin any microcredential by taking the course and contacting the chair or the coordinator listed.
SKILLS
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Technology Use
REQUIREMENTS(12 Credits)
1. Select one course (that builds knowledge and skills in storytelling):
- Credit(s): 4
- Credit(s): 4
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- Credit(s): 4
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- Credit(s): 3
2. Select one course (in a discipline of interest to the student)
3. Required (3credits)
- Credit(s): 3
4. Following
- 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.
- During the microcredential, students will engage in active reflection on science communication through metacognitive activities including dialogue with others in the program.