Minor in Science Communication

The minor in Science Communication is designed to educate highly qualified communicators who have interests in specialized academic disciplines and career fields. Because science often involves complicated research and processes, communicating the results of that work requires special skills. This program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of niche career opportunities in media, corporate communication, science-related industries, and scientific environments. Journalism and Media Communication major students are not allowed to declare this minor, but may choose a science communication focus within their major. 

Students will demonstrate competence in writing, editing, and producing media messages as well as in planning, designing and evaluating effective public information programs about science.

Effective Fall 2021

Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.

Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.