Science Communication Microcredential

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Faculty Coordinator: Mackenzie Gerringer, Biology

email: gerringer@geneseo.edu, office: ISC 255

This microcredential will allow students to connect science topics to communication skills and so prepare for professional opportunities including freelance writing, journalism, and graduate study.

Integrative Curricular Microcredential in Science Communication, 10-12 Credits

1. Select one course (that builds knowledge and skills in storytelling):
ENGL 102 - The Elements of Creative Writing: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
ENGL 201 - Foundations of Creative Writing Credit(s): 4
ENGL 202 - Reading As a Writer: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
ENGL 305 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
FMST 270 - Video Production Credit(s): 4
COMN 251 - Mass Media and Society Credit(s): 3
COMN 275 - News and Specialized Writing: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
DANL 310 - Data Visualization and Presentation Credit(s): 3
2. Select one course (in a STEM discipline of interest to the student)
3. BIOL 384 - Communicating Science Credit(s): 3
4. Following BIOL 384 , 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 3 on science communication through metacognitive activities including dialogue with others in the program.