This undergraduate minor will train more versatile scientists by educating them on the interplay between science and policy, broadening their perspectives, and providing a pathway for those who wish to pursue policy-related careers.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all coursework applied to the minor.
For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Students should refer to the Admissions & Policies tab for specific policies related to this program.
Pre-Internship Coursework
Code | Title | Credits |
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COS 310 | Introduction to Science Policy (Mason Core) | 3 |
COS 315 | Science Policy Internship Preparation | 1 |
EVPP 429 | Environmental Science Communication | 3 |
Choose any 3 credit GOVT course | 3 | |
Choose any 1 credit seminar offered by the College of Science, the College of Engineering and Computing, or the Schar School of Policy and Government. Suggestions include, but are not limited to: | 1 | |
Alternative Careers in Biology | ||
Professional Practice and Management in Engineering | ||
Data Ethics in an Information Society | ||
Computer Ethics and Society | ||
Colloquium in Geoinformation Science | ||
Total Credits | 11 |
Internship
Code | Title | Credits |
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Students will explore internship sites during their enrollment in COS 310. Once a site is identified, students will work with their minor advisor to arrange the internship. A final paper is expected at the internship's conclusion. | ||
Select one course from the following options: | 3 | |
Forensic Internship | ||
GGS Internship | ||
Internship |
Post-Internship Coursework
Code | Title | Credits |
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Students will expand upon their internship's final paper during their enrollment in COS 320. | ||
COS 320 | Science Policy in Practice | 1 |