Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions.
Policies
All course choices included in this certificate must be approved by the department.
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 639 | Science Communication | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives in COMM
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Risk Communication | ||
| Controversies in Science Communication | ||
| Science and the Public | ||
| Analysis and Criticism of Science Journalism | ||
| Climate Change and Sustainability Communication Campaigns | ||
| Communication Internship | ||
| Crisis Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives in Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students select two 500- or 600- level courses in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), health sciences, or science policy disciplines offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science, the College of Health and Human Services, the Schar School of Policy and Government, or the College of Education and Human Developement. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |