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We live in an era of large-scale science-related challenges and rapid advancements in groundbreaking science with major societal implications. Even as we continue to grapple with challenges such as climate change and public health crisis, new scientific developments and technologies are reshaping our society, including CRISPR and gene editing.

Effective communication is critical to the future of science, and to ensuring informed decision-making or policy choices about scientific issues. Any communication about science must be informed by research.

In this program, you can contribute to the growing field of science communication by exploring research related to:

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How I switched from academia to science communication

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The Ph.D. program prepares students to conduct original research on communication processes, their origins, and their psychological, political and cultural effects. Most of our doctoral graduates enter academic teaching and research careers, or communication-related professions that require research skills.

Students usually enter the program with strong interests in one of our three areas of special strength: Media Psychology , Political Communication , or Journalism, Media and Culture . Within the program, students tend to anchor in one area while exploring key empirical and theoretical concerns in the others. After a core curriculum of courses in quantitative and qualitative methods, statistics, and mass communication theory, each student builds a research specialization through advanced courses and seminars in Communication and related departments, research projects, teaching, and an examination in the area of concentration. These requirements are normally completed within four years, and the dissertation within six.

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Science communication: a career where PhDs can make a difference

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Among careers for biologists with PhDs, science communication is one of the most diverse and rewarding pathways. Myriad options exist, from traditional journalism to new media, from writing for specialists to working in public outreach. Textbooks, mass-market books, and freelance writing that combines many of these pursuits are all viable choices. Communicating about science allows researchers to step away from the minutiae of a subdiscipline and to once again explore the breadth of science more fully through an ever-evolving array of stories. A doctoral degree can confer distinct advantages in the eyes of prospective editors and employers. Here I describe those advantages, possible career directions, and steps toward making such a transition.

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Science Communication, Certificate

Learn various approaches towards effective science communication and towards representing diverse voices across all communities involved in science..

This unique 12-credit graduate certificate program is entirely online and can help advance your career in science communication. In today’s increasingly more complex and global world, we are inundated with competing and often contradictory messages about science research, scientific progress, and the limitations of science. In such a world, effective and equitable science communication, or SciComm, plays a critical role for many professions intersecting with science. Effective science communication, we think, includes lots of practice. Therefore, we have designed a program that exposes students to different strategies in science communication, current research on the science of science communication, examples of science communication across various platforms and modalities (e.g., social media, journalism, academic publications).

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Fall deadline: April 15 (Priority) Fall deadline: July 1 (Final)

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The SciComm program is a 12-credit, four-course graduate certificate program offered in an asynchronous, 100% online environment. This means that we offer maximum flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals. There are no online meetings or set times when you'll need to log in; just submit your coursework before the posted deadlines and check back in for feedback from your instructors and classmates. As a student in this program, you will acquire expertise in science communication. Your classmates will most likely be practicing professionals with a health, scientific, or journalism background who are employed or seeking employment in areas related to science communication.

At the end of the program, you will have a portfolio or revised work that can easily become part of your SciComm portfolio when applying for SciComm related positions in the future. Some students even get their work published while in the program (e.g., summaries of Cochrane Reviews, book reviews, and SciComm columns on UMB;s digital platform the Elm).

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All four courses will be offered at least once each year to enable you to complete the program within one year.
Participants begin the program in the fall and complete it in the spring (courses need to be taken in sequence).
Although most students complete the program within one year, you will be allowed up to three years to complete the program.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the course of the program, students will read sections from the Faith Kearns’ groundbreaking book Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement . Dr. Kearns is a scientist and science communication practitioner who focuses primarily on water, wildfire, and climate change in the western United States. Her work has been published broadly, including in the New Republic , On Being , Newsweek , the BBC, and Bay Nature. Dr. Kearn's book has been described as a "terrific first step to handling [...] increasingly unpredictable conversations" with broad, potentially combative audiences (Candace J. Akins, Native Plants Journal ) and "a must-read for amateurs and professionals" (Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Office of Science for the U.S. Department of Energy).

Other course material will consist of published articles in academic and non-academic journals, blogs, podcasts, social media posts, multimodal resources (e.g., YouTube channels and TikTok videos), sample grants, selections from books, reports and brochures from organizations such as the American Academy of Arts & Science s or the American Association for the Advancement of science (AAAS), and other relevant materials.

This program is interesting to both novices or early career professional in science communication as well as those with experience in communicating scientific research and innovations to various audiences. It provides an overview of many important aspects that are of concern to science communication practitioners across disciplinary and professional backgrounds, with a particular focus on equity and social justice in SciComm. Many of our alumni work or pursue careers in communication department of universities, especially those with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM); medical institutions; government agencies; and for-profit companies as well as non-profit research-based institutions. Some of our alumni are also researchers who have enrolled in this program to enrich their own SciComm practice across diverse audiences.

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“This program is one of the best career decisions I have ever made.”

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“This program’s structure has been different from the typical course set up. By having one class at a time, I was able to focus on select skills at a steady pace. After the completion of the program, I felt prepared to write in any discipline within science whether for an academic audience or the general public.”

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The research group studies how science communication and dissemination creates connections between science and society.

We are interested in how scientific knowledge, values and practices are communicated and disseminated in the interface between science and society, e.g. through talks, events, citizen science projects, exhibitions, social media, etc. In the group, we consider science to be created by humans, and shaped by institutional , social, political, cultural and economic conditions. This means that when science is disseminated and communicated, it is transferred and transformed from one context to another - it is thus important to account for these different contexts and conditions when studying communication.

The hourglass is an artistic interpretation of one of three co-creation workshops held in 2023. The three workshops were part of the project Co-creating Sustainability Communication which engaged citizens, educators, teachers, decision-makers and researchers in investigating and designing communication about sustainability. The hourglass captures the tension between democratic and strategic communication. By Sofie Louise Dam, © Science Communication.

We are particularly interested in the communication and dissemination of various aspects of sustainability. For example, we have researched how science centers can develop concepts of health that are inclusive across socio-economic groups (World Goal # 3), how science communication can be made gender-inclusive (World Goal # 4), and how natural history museums can disseminate biodiversity ( World Goal # 15). We have good collaborations with a number of actors and organisations in the field, eg the Natural History Museum of Denmark, Experimentarium, Copenhagen Zoo, Sustainia, the European Environment Agency, and Videnskab.dk.

The research group is responsible for a number of courses in scientific communication and dissemination, at the bachelor's, master's and PhD levels. These courses aim to prepare participants for a sustainable future. We support students from natural science study programmes in becoming more proficient science communicators, both during their studies and in the job market. We work with themes such as communication in a post-truth world, citizen science, communication with political decision-makers, journalistic writing, and more. We also supervise all kinds of projects (POC, PiP, BSc, MSc) within scientific communication and dissemination.

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Bring science out of labs and libraries and into the world., a flexible degree for a growing professional field.

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As a grad student, you will learn to

Share scientific discoveries in ways that resonate with diverse audiences
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Recognize your own biases and understand how your experiences shape how you see and interact with individuals and communities
Support diversity and inclusion in written and verbal communication
Contribute to high quality, professional projects that build bridges between science and society

You will also experience the Alda Center's unique approach to communication training that blends social science research, communication strategy and improvisational techniques to help you prepare for and remain nimble in an ever-changing world.

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Combine your previous expertise with evidence-based communication practices
Pursue a career in science communication, a fast-growing and vital field
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In the Master of Science in Science Communication Program, you will be able to choose between two concentrations: General Science Communication and Climate Communication.

Both concentrations require the same number of credits (33), and can be completed in as little as 1.5 years.

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COM 516: Communication Research Methods
COM 526: Building and Assessing Communication Strategies
COM 565: Foundations of Science Communication
COM 577: Communication Law and Ethics
COM 583: Principles of Inclusive Education
COM 699: Master's Project in Science Communication

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Students must complete 15 elective credits from among the following three-credit courses:

COM 517: Advanced Communicaton Research Methods
COM 522: Communicating Science to Policy Makers
COM 534: Communicating Science using Digital Media
COM 550: Climate Communication
COM 575: Special Topics in Science Communcation
COM 585: Communicating Science & Health Risks to the Public
COM 587: Independent Study
COM 588: Graduate Internship
COM 605: Environmental Communication
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Required Courses: Climate Communication Concentration

COM 585: Communicating Science and Health Risks to the Public

Students must complete six elective credits from among the following three-credit courses:

MAR 514: Environmental Management
MAR 525: Environment & Public Health
MAR 534: Scientific Decision Support
MAR 568: Practical Skills for Scientists

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Science communication plays an increasingly important role in the everyday lives of researchers and the awarding of third-party funding. Successful science communication can help to create a deeper understanding of science and research among the public and thus strengthen citizens' trust in science. The aim is no longer simply to provide information, but increasingly also to encourage dialog and the participation of people in scientific issues and solutions. We are happy to support early-career researchers with our broad range of qualification and consulting services.

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Our students seek to understand the etiology, symptomatology, prevention, and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders. They significantly contribute to the communication sciences and disorders field, applying clinical and research evidence to real-world cases.

The Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard's Graduate School attracts exceptional students from diverse backgrounds and prepares them for fulfilling careers in research, teaching, or clinical practice in communication sciences and affiliated fields. Our program welcomes applicants with a master's degree in speech-language pathology or speech, language, and hearing sciences. You may choose from two research specialization areas: the adult neurological track or the child language track. In addition, you may elect to complete the more traditional dissertation or to develop a research project. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct case-based research, working alongside clinicians at Howard's Speech and Hearing Clinic or our partner schools, hospitals, early intervention and community clinics, and private practice settings throughout the DC Metropolitan Area. You'll pursue interdisciplinary coursework spanning psychology, special education, neurophysiology, linguistics, cognitive science, and health policy fields. You’ll also enjoy a highly collegial atmosphere and learn from faculty committed to your professional development. Our faculty conduct research on measures associated with treatments in childhood aphasia and apraxia of speech, eye tracking methodology to examine cognitive and linguistic processing issues, early intervention in aural rehabilitation, language processing and development in second language learning and monolingual contexts, and novel treatment approaches for neurogenic and swallowing disorders, among other areas of research.

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❱ 72 credit hours ❱ Full-time ❱ On-campus format ❱ Degree: Ph.D.

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Spring 2024 entry: ❱ No spring entry

Fall 2024 entry: ❱ Dec. 1, 2023 (early deadline) ❱ Feb. 15, 2024 (priority deadline) ❱ Apr. 1, 2024 (final deadline)

Applicants should submit their applications as early as possible for earlier consideration of departmental funding opportunities. Applicants have until the final deadline to apply. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle.

Transfer credits accepted (reviewed by director)

Dr. Ovetta Harris

Program details.

Degree Classification: Graduate
Related Degrees: Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Application for admission.

Online GradCAS application
Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest ( 500-1,000 words )
GRE scores not required
Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
3 letters of recommendation
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or speech, language, and hearing sciences from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

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Gre preferred minimums .

GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

Overall GPA minimum: 3.2
Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

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Evaluator type accepted:

Professor (Required)
Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

Family Member

The Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University is designed for advanced study in communication sciences and disorders, intersecting disciplines, and the development of research and teaching strategies. Any applicant with a superior academic record and a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any international student with equivalent qualifications, is eligible to apply for admission to the doctoral program in Communication Sciences. Application for admission is made to the Graduate School of Howard University. For regular admission as a doctoral student, the applicant must hold the master’s degree and have a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better.

In addition, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Howard University:

1. A nonrefundable application fee of $75.

2. Statement of Research Interest.

3. Autobiographical Sketch.

4. Official university transcripts from all institutions from which the applicant has received academic credit.

5. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic performance and potential. Applicants to the Ph. D. program should request at least two letters from persons who presently hold the Ph. D. Degree.

6. GRE Scores within the past 5 years. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required; however, the minimum score is considered in relation the applicant’s GPA, letters of recommendation and other admissions documents.

***NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The Board of Trustees of Howard University on September 24, 1983, adopted the following policy statement regarding applications for admission: "Applicants seeking admission to Howard University are required to submit accurate and complete credentials and accurate and complete information requested by the University. Applicants who fail to do so shall be denied admission. Enrolled students who as applicants failed to submit accurate and complete credentials or accurate and complete information on their application for admission shall be subject to dismissal when the same is made known, regardless of classification.

*** All credentials must be sent to: Howard University Graduate School Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington, D.C. 20059

Science Communication

5 fun opportunities for science communication

Posted by by Kristin The PhD
26. September 2019
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Science communication helps the public to understand your science – and you to get more confident when presenting. It’s a win-win !

The bad news about giving presentations: Getting comfortable in your own skin while presenting will take you a lot of practice. The good news: If you keep on taking every opportunity to do so, you will be surprised by how quickly you will get better at it. A great way for doing this is diving into science communication. Giving short talks about your science for non-specialists not only is a fun challenge, but will give you confidence and others a glimpse of the fascination that science is. Here are 5 worldwide science communication events that are happening every year and don’t need excessive preparation – just you talking about what you do and love.

1. The quick one: FameLab

FameLab is a yearly science communication competition, organized by the British Council, and takes place in over 35 countries. Scientists and science lovers from all around the world meet first in local, then national rounds, and finally in an international finale at Cheltenham Science Festival . Everyone studying or researching natural sciences or engineering is welcome. You are given a stage, an audience and 3 minutes time to explain whatever aspect of science you desire. FameLab is all about inspiring people, so don’t be afraid to be funny or to try out crazy things . See FameLab less as a competition and more as a playground to educate your audience about the topics that are important to you. Preparation can be done quick and easy. At FameLab events, you’ll meet compassionate and enthusiastic scientists. And isn’t that all we really need as motivation?

I had the pleasure of taking part in FameLab myself this year. Check out my science pitch about the magic of catalysis for some inspiration and let me know what you think of it in the comments below!

2. The innovative one: Falling Walls Lab

Falling Walls Lab is an international competition that takes place in over 50 countries worldwide. The special twist of this event is its focus in innovative ideas. The stage is open to any scientist, entrepreneur, or creator and is perfect for you if you think your research might be part of a bigger solution to today’s political and scientific challenges . Much like in FameLab, you are given 3 minutes of stage time to pitch your research work, business idea, or initiative concept to a general audience and a jury. If you get lucky, you will be send to showcase your ideas at the international finale, taking place every year during the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin.

3. The festival: Pint of Science

Pint of Science is a global festival that happens once a year in over 400 cities around the world – everywhere at the same time. The idea of the festival is that the audience doesn’t have to come to you – you take your science to the audience . In pubs, bars and cafés, you present your science in whichever way suits you best. A podium discussion? A presentation? A game for the audience? Yes, yes, and yes. All fields of research are welcome. The best part: Pint of Science is a grassroots movements, so even if your city has not yet taken part in the initiative, you can become an active part of the community , get together with other local scientists and organise your own version of the festival yourself!

4. The empowering one: SoapboxScience

SoapboxScience hosts events all around the world and is focussed on giving a stage to female scientists .

Their motto is “Bringing science to the people”, and they keep this promise. In a SoapboxScience event, you get a podium or table much like in London’s Hyde Park Speakers’ Corner and are free to present your science to a broad audience in every way you desire. From an entertaining talk, to show experiments, to controversial discussions – everything is allowed. Who could have known how easy it is to become a role model?

5. The wild card: Invite the public to your institution

Whether you take part in a city initiative or create an outreach event just within your own institute, inviting the general public to come visit your lab has many benefits. Take such a day or night as a great opportunity to get your presentation confidence going. Give a lab tour or create an experience in which the audience can experiment with your methods and topics, while you give them insights into your research. Events like this are especially rewarding for you since you interact with your audience on a very personal level . Over the day-to-day challenges of your science, you might have forgotten how crazy and amazing your project really is. Explaining your science to other people and seeing their eyes become wide with fascination will surely bring back your own admiration for your work.

Featured Image: © Pint of Science

Did you ever take part in a science communication event? Which one? How was your experience with it? Share your insights in the comment section below!

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Communication is the solvent of all problems and is the foundation for personal development, -Peter Shepherd

Have you ever considered how practical communication skills are more crucial than ever in today’s interconnected world?

Practical communication skills aren’t just desirable; they’re indispensable in navigating the complexities of modern life. Effective communication lies at the heart of every interaction, from forging personal connections to driving professional success. Recognizing this fundamental truth, more individuals are pursuing communication degree programs to refine these essential skills.

Pursuing a degree in communication allows you to hone in on these skills and opens doors to many career opportunities across various industries. AIU’s andragogy-driven Communication degree programs offer diverse specializations, catering to individuals with different interests and career aspirations.

There are several reasons why communication degrees can help you excel in your career. Some of the most potential ones include:

Essential Skills: Communication degree programs develop vital skills like verbal and written communication, interpersonal abilities, critical thinking, and media literacy.
Comprehensive Understanding : These degrees offer a deep understanding of communication theories, strategies, and practices relevant to diverse professional settings.
Modern Platform Navigation : Graduates can navigate modern communication platforms, including digital media, social networks, and global channels.
Professional Adaptability : Communication programs prepare students to adapt to evolving communication landscapes and industry demands.
Career Readiness : With practical training and theoretical knowledge, graduates are well-equipped for diverse career paths in communication-related fields.

For those considering pursuing a degree in this field, it’s essential to explore the array of career options in communication available. The opportunities are vast and continually evolving from journalism to public relations, advertising to digital media.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that communication degrees are experiencing significant growth in the USA, with approximately 2,875,890 employment opportunities and a median annual wage of $57,000 recently. This underscores the relevance and demand for skilled communication professionals in today’s job market.

Let’s now delve deep into the topic as we explore ten types of communication majors worth considering for your career.

Here’s the detailed breakdown:

What is a Communications Degree?

A communications degree is an academic program that studies various forms of human communication and their application in professional contexts. It encompasses multiple disciplines, including journalism, public relations, advertising, digital media, and interpersonal communication. These degrees typically offer opportunities for hands-on experience through internships, projects, symposiums , and practical coursework, preparing graduates for careers in media, marketing, corporate communication, and more.

What are the Different Types of Communication Degrees Available?

When contemplating a communication degree, grasping the breadth of different options of communication degree programs is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive overview, offering unique pathways for students to explore and tailor their education according to their interests and career aspirations.

1. Bachelors in Communication Degrees

Bachelor’s in Communication degrees provide a broad foundation in communication theories and practices. Students can explore various pathways, such as journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital media.This diversity allows students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals, choosing a communication degree that aligns with their aspirations. Bachelor’s in Communication is considered as one of the most promising and best bachelor degree programs across the world.

2. Masters in Communication Degrees

Master’s in Communication degrees offer advanced study in communication theory, research methods, and specialized areas. Students can delve deeper into specific communication degree pathways such as strategic communication, digital media, or organizational communication. By exploring these communication degree specializations, students can enhance their expertise and career prospects, gaining valuable skills for the evolving communication landscape.

3. Doctorate in Communication Degrees

Doctorate in Communication degrees focuses on original research and scholarship within the field of communication. Students pursue specialized topics and contribute new knowledge through dissertations and publications. These programs prepare graduates for academia, research, or industry leadership roles, providing a comprehensive understanding of communication pathways and theories.

4. Associate in Communication Degrees

Associate in Communication degrees provide introductory coursework in communication concepts and skills. While less specialized than bachelor’s or master’s degrees, these programs offer a foundational exploration of communication pathways. Students can gain insights into various communication degree options and pathways before pursuing further education or entering the workforce, helping them make informed decisions about their academic and career journey .

10 Best Communication Degree Specializations Worth Opting in 2024 & Beyond

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and interconnected global networks, the field of communication continues to expand and evolve. Specializing in a particular communication area can deepen your expertise and position you for success in a competitive job market. Here’s an insightful exploration of ten specialized communication degree specializations worth considering in 2024 and beyond:

Advertising and Marketing

Creativity intertwines seamlessly with strategic thinking in the dynamic advertising and marketing world, forming the cornerstone of successful campaigns. This specialization offers an immersive journey into the intricacies of consumer psychology, market dynamics, and brand storytelling.

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Delve into consumer behavior analysis and market trends, equipping yourself with the tools to uncover insights that inform strategic decisions. Through qualitative and quantitative marketing research methodologies, gain a deeper understanding of audience preferences, motivations, and purchase behaviors.

Business Communication & Broadcasting

Gain expertise in corporate communication strategies and multimedia broadcasting techniques. From internal communication initiatives to external corporate branding efforts, this specialization equips you to effectively communicate within corporate environments and engage diverse audiences through broadcasting platforms.

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Explore the intricacies of corporate communication, learning to craft messages that align with organizational objectives and resonate with stakeholders at all levels.

Communication

Explore the foundational communication principles , encompassing various verbal, nonverbal, and digital communication modes. Develop a nuanced understanding of communication theories and practices, empowering you to navigate diverse communication contexts confidently and effectively.

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Whether communicating in face-to-face interactions, virtual environments, or across cultural boundaries, the communication specialization equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing communication landscape, making you a valuable asset in any industry or organization.

Digital Communication

Embrace the digital revolution by mastering the intricacies of digital communication channels. Learn to leverage social media platforms, content creation tools, and data analytics to craft impactful digital communication strategies and engage audiences in a digital-first world.

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Delve deeper into digital marketing, exploring advanced techniques such as targeted advertising, influencer marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO) to maximize reach and engagement.

Conflict Resolution

Become a skilled mediator and facilitator of constructive dialogue.

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Explore conflict resolution strategies, negotiation techniques, and mediation processes to effectively manage interpersonal conflicts, foster collaboration, and promote peaceful resolutions in both personal and professional settings.

International Relations

Gain insight into the complex dynamics of global communication and diplomacy.

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Study cross-cultural communication theories , international relations frameworks, and geopolitical trends to navigate cultural nuances, foster diplomatic relationships, and promote mutual understanding on a global scale.

Journalism Studies

Embrace the role of the journalist as a guardian of truth and transparency.

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Hone your investigative journalism skills , ethical reporting practices, and multimedia storytelling techniques to uncover stories, inform the public, and hold power to account in an ever-changing media landscape.

Linguistics & Translation

Explore the richness of language and its role in communication across cultures.

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Study linguistic structures , translation theory, and cross-cultural communication to facilitate communication between diverse linguistic communities, bridge cultural divides, and promote mutual understanding.

Public Relations

Become a strategic communicator and reputation manager with a public relations degree .

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Learn to craft persuasive messaging, manage crises, and cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders to enhance organizational reputation and build trust in an increasingly skeptical public sphere.

Technical Communication

Bridge the gap between complex information and user comprehension!

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Develop technical writing, document design, and information architecture expertise to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, ensuring user understanding and usability.

Get Started on a Communications Degree Today

The realm of communication offers a plethora of specialized pathways, each presenting unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether delving into any of the communication degree fields, your success is assured! There’s a specialization suited to every passion and career aspiration.

For those seeking to excel in the field of communication, join us at AIU for the best communication degrees. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, AIU provides a comprehensive education that prepares students to thrive in today’s dynamic communication landscape.

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Q. What Can I Do with a Communications Degree?

With a communications degree, you can pursue diverse career paths in journalism, public relations, advertising, digital media, corporate communication, etc.

Q. How do I Determine Which Communication Degree is Right for Me?

Consider your interests, career goals, and strengths to determine which communication degree is correct. Also, research different specializations & communication degree prospects and explore coursework and career opportunities.

Q.What is the Difference between a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism?

A Bachelor of Arts in Communication provides a broad understanding of communication theories and practices across various disciplines, including journalism. In contrast, a Bachelor of Science in Journalism focuses specifically on journalism skills such as reporting, writing, and multimedia storytelling.

Q.Can I Pursue a Career in Public Relations with a Degree in Marketing Communication?

Yes, a degree in marketing communication can provide a solid foundation for a career in public relations.

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Courses and research opportunities are offered in a variety of subfields of computer science, including operating systems, computer architecture, computer graphics, pattern recognition, automata theory, combinatorics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, database design, computer networks, programming languages, software systems, analysis of algorithms, computational complexity, parallel processing, VLSI, virtual reality, internet of things, embedded and real-time systems, computational geometry, computer vision, design automation, cyber security, information assurance and data science.

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As an Environmental Studies student at Seattle University, you will:

Tailor your major to your interests . Choose from one of four specializations: Urban Sustainability; Policy, Politics and Justice; Environmental Education and Communication or Ecological Systems - or design your own specialization.
Explore the link between people and the environment - addressing issues facing our many ecosystems, including our homes, cities, farms, forests and oceans.
Identify and solve sustainability challenges through an equity lens - gaining core competencies in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Learn the data analysis tools, analytical skills and communication techniques you will need to understand and solve environmental problems, work with diverse stakeholders and communicate ways to move our communities toward a more sustainable future.
Integrate field and class work in the Puget Sound area and beyond. Take small classes with professors dedicated to providing experiential learning opportunities to explore local and global environmental concerns that range from urban sustainability to landscape ecology, climate justice and more.
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Learn how this degree from the Environmental Studies Program will contribute to your career goals. Each student chooses to specialize in an area of environmental studies and sustainability. You may choose one of four defined specializations, or work with your adviser to tailor your own. 

How can we build livable cities that are ecologically sustainable and equitable? Gain knowledge and skills in urban planning and community design, food systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), urban ethics, economics and politics.

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What policies and political processes support sustainability and environmental justice? Gain the knowledge and skills needed to analyze information and propose policy alternatives to address the complex environmental issues of climate change, natural resource management and sustainable development.

How do we communicate our pressing environmental problems and potential solutions to people from all walks of life? Gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach, raise public awareness, advocate and motivate for environmental change using a broad base of mediums and communication strategies.

How can we sustainably manage and restore our marine and terrestial ecosystems? Gain knowledge and skills in the physical, sociological and environmental sciences to understand the science and best practices needed to maintain the integrity of our ecosystems.

Embarking on a minor in environmental studies opens a gateway to understanding the intricate relationship between humans and their surroundings. As a minor, you explore critical environmental issues, from climate change to conservation, and delve into the sustainable practices shaping our world. This interdisciplinary pursuit involves insights from science, policy, and ethics, providing a holistic view of environmental challenges. You gain practical knowledge on how individuals and societies can contribute to ecological well-being. A minor in environmental studies not only enhances your awareness of pressing global concerns but also equips you with the tools to be an informed advocate for a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with the planet.

The environmental studies curriculum is designed to provide you with the ability to investigate environmental issues from a rigorous interdisciplinary perspective by integrating insights and information from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. You will learn to:

Demonstrate a scientific understanding of the physical and biological dynamics of global ecologies including first-hand knowledge of local and regional ecosystems
Analyze the social, economic, and political and policy dynamics involved in both the emergence and the resolution of environmental problems
Explain and analyze the historical development, ethical implications, and religious dimensions of the human relationship with the nonhuman world

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Students extend their education through graduate studies in:

Environmental and natural resource management.
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Project Engineer,  McKinstry
Stewardship Associate,  Whatcom Land Trust
Transportation Associate (planning, programming, grants),  Los Angeles Metro
Earth Sciences Research Consultant,  NASA Ames Research Center
Global Education Consultant,   EF Education First

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Mobility Program Supervisor,  Hope Link 
Film Manager,  Environment Washington 
Project Manager,  Seattle Seed Company

Recent graduates with a specialty in environmental education and communication have found careers with these organizations:

Marine Science Instructor,  Catalina Island Marine Institute
Environmental Educator, The Catamount Center
Early Education Instructor,  Saint Louis Zoo
Environmental Educator,  National Audubon Society 
Program Instructor,  YMCA Earth Service Corps

Recent graduates with a specialty in ecological systems have found careers with these organizations:

Urban Program Specialist,  Islandwood
Photojournalist,  Tampa Bay Times
Irrigation Planning Assistant,  Huntington Library  (art collection and botanical gardens) 
Environmental Educator,  Seward Park Audubon Center
Educator at  Aquarium of the Bay
Educator at  Sitka Conservation Society

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Science communication: a career where PhDs can make a difference

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What is science communication? Broadly speaking, it is conveying news to the public about the scientific enterprise: research discoveries, their possible effects, and the processes of science. Science communicators are journalists, writers, editors, multimedia producers, authors, exhibit developers, and educators. They translate the language of science and the specifics of a research project into prose and images that inform, inspire, and illuminate. Many such stories simply create a sense of wonder about the natural world and our place in it. Increasingly, however, society faces crucial issues that require sound scientific judgment to address, such as the roles of genomics and technology in biomedicine, the continued threat of infectious diseases, and the health and environmental effects of climate change. Strong science communication can make a difference, both for naturally curious children and for adults who help steer policies with their actions, votes, and dollars.

Today, citizens read and learn about science through so many channels. The media landscape may seem hopelessly fractured, but in fact it is more open than ever before to entrepreneurial reporting about research and the people who do it. The best science communicators draw upon our desires to tell stories to one another. When we lose ourselves in an in-depth magazine article, an investigative blog post, or an engrossing online video, it is because the creator has taken the time to tell us about scientists and their passions. In addition, when the stories describe a specific set of results, the best science reporters take time to get the details right—and to reflect the views of those who might not concur.

That's where former scientists can sparkle. If you've earned a PhD in the life sciences, you know how challenging it is to work in the lab. You know that research is far from a series of “Eureka!” moments. You know how long it takes for any finding to affect people through a policy change, years of drug trials, a new tool that might improve lives. In other words, you are in a strong position to serve as one of the effective translators that our society will continue to need.

However, transitioning from a research or teaching career into communicating about science is a big step. Some PhDs start writing on their own for awhile to test the waters, then look for work as professional communicators. Others seek training in the craft of science writing. I direct one such graduate program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. All such career-changing scientists share one quality: intellectual restlessness. They find the singular focus of research too limiting. The prospect of communicating about the sweep of science thrills them.

Over the years, ∼40% of my students had earned PhDs before embarking on this new journey. Recently I asked more than a dozen of those PhDs to reflect on their profound transitions. I'll share some of their feedback here.

THE VALUE OF A PhD

My graduates agreed that it's not necessary to complete a PhD to be a successful science communicator. It's a competitive realm, however, and the degree can help open some job doors. Our alumni noted the following advantages from their doctoral training:

Richer, true-to-life writing about science. “Getting through grad school really helped me understand lab life, lab politics, cycles of science, and other details of the research world that inform my reporting,” says PhD neuroscientist Alla Katsnelson, who writes for Nature , The Scientist , BBC, and other publications. Adds freelance journalist Jessica Marshall, a PhD chemical engineer, “The main benefit comes not from the pedigree but from the extra years of practice thinking like a researcher. This makes me better able to follow the logic of a study, point out alternative explanations, and understand just how messy science can be.”
Closer scrutiny of the literature. “My Ph.D. taught me to understand scientific studies and to evaluate them critically—useful skills when trying to figure out which studies to trust,” says PhD microbiologist Sandeep Ravindran, who has written for Popular Science , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA , and other publications. Nadia Drake, a PhD geneticist and blogger for National Geographic , puts it this way: “One of the most valuable things I learned in grad school was how to read a scientific paper. Now, I read more papers than I probably did as a PhD student, and I couldn't imagine trying to learn how to do that on my own!”
Credibility with academics. “Scientists really appreciate a reporter who can speak at their level,” says PhD biologist Amber Dance, a writer for the Alzheimer Research Forum, Los Angeles Times , and other outlets. My graduates nearly always ask questions at a more basic level, however, and urge scientists to explain their work in publicly accessible ways. Otherwise, says Dance, “If I get into a nerdy, detailed chat with someone about p -values and the like, I may later find that I don't have any quotes that a normal person would even understand.”
Access to jobs at trade publications and agencies. “If you have a niche in which you are an expert, employers will seek you out,” says Davide Castelvecchi, a PhD mathematician now working as a news editor at Nature . In recent years, University of California, Santa Cruz, science writing grads with PhDs have been hired as reporters at Nature , Science , Science News , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA , Chemical & Engineering News , The Scientist , WIRED , the Alzheimer Research Forum, and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and in news offices at the National Institutes of Health and many medical schools.
Higher starting salaries, on average. A PhD can give a new journalist some leverage to ask for more money than writers with a bachelor's degree might receive. This is especially true for positions at federal agencies, where pay grades can depend on degree levels, and at specialty publications, where editors are willing to pay more for expertise.
Confidence to tackle anything editors throw at them. “Negotiating with my PhD supervisor about how to accommodate my unconventional career aspirations made me tougher than an old shoe. Toughness is a good trait for a writer,” says Erin Digitale, a PhD nutritionist now writing for the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. Alla Katsnelson puts it bluntly: “If I'm stuck on a story, I just think, ‘Well, I managed to write that damn dissertation, so I'm sure I can get to the end of this, too.'”

A RICH SET OF CHOICES

Career pathways in science communication have shifted dramatically in the past decade with the diminution of traditional media outlets, especially newspapers. (Only one of my PhD graduates since 2006 still writes for a newspaper.) However, online media have soared in popularity, and writing jobs at research institutions also have helped take up the slack. Moreover, PhDs with data-handling and graphics or video skills are now recruited by major news outlets.

I closely track the career placements from my program and the ongoing work of our alumni. Our PhD science writers have no problem finding rewarding jobs or keeping busy as independent writers. Among the places they are in demand are the following:

Publications primarily read by researchers. These include top-tier journals with news sections, such as Science , Nature , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA , as well as trade magazines within disciplines, such as The Scientist for bench biologists and Chemical & Engineering News for chemists and biochemists. Editors at these publications preferentially hire writers with advanced degrees to cover a field in detail.
General-interest publications that value in-depth coverage. Both Science News and Scientific American appeal to scientists and the public alike, and both have “beat systems” for their writers and editors: environment, biomedicine, physics and space, and so on. Scientifically trained writers also find long-term homes at Discover , National Geographic , and other major titles. All of these outlets now feature daily online news as well as their regular print publications.
Universities and medical centers. All research institutions have at least one group of writers responsible for spreading the word about the accomplishments of scientists. Many major universities have several; for instance, Stanford University has news offices for its main campus, its medical school, its engineering school, and other research units. (Indeed, Stanford alone uses more science and medical writers than the greater Bay Area media combined.) PhDs find natural homes on such teams—back in academia, but on the writing side.
Federal research agencies. Each funding agency devotes a major part of its budget to public outreach. The National Institutes of Health has teams of writers and producers, many with PhDs, at most of its individual institutes. In the physical sciences, NASA does an especially thorough job with its outreach on space missions and Earth-observing satellites. Writers with in-depth scientific training are sought out for these federal positions.
Biomedical resource sites. The past decade has seen a profusion of news outlets specific to given field, especially within biomedicine. The most prominent include Cancer Today and the Alzheimer Research Forum, dedicated to covering the latest research developments for practitioners and for families of patients. Others have arisen, and they all employ writers with advanced degrees. They include the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, the Multiple Sclerosis Discovery Forum, and the Pain Research Forum.

Many journalists with PhDs choose to work independently, allowing them to contribute to various outlets—and to raise families while writing on their own schedules. Others collaborate with senior scientists, especially later in their writing careers, on textbooks or popular books. It's a dynamic array of options. Indeed, science writers learn something new with each assignment and each interview. In that sense, school's always in session for us, albeit with deadlines rather than exams.

TAKING THE FIRST STEPS

When I interview prospective students for my program, I always ask whether they've started to explore communicating about science on their own. The ones who have done so, even while laboring on their dissertations, are much more likely to succeed professionally; they've got that deep-seated drive. To them, it feels almost miraculous to discover that one can make a living doing this, and they can't wait to get started. Here are some of the many options:

Cover science for a student publication. Students at most research universities publish one or more periodicals for the campus community, ranging from weekly newspapers to quarterly or annual magazines. Examples in the San Francisco Bay Area include Synapse at the University of California, San Francisco, and Berkeley Science Review at the University of California, Berkeley, both run by graduate students. Editors of all such publications eagerly seek new contributors.
Set up an internship at the campus news office. Universities and medical schools all prepare news releases, magazines, videos and blogs, and other materials for external readers. Find these articles and multimedia packages at your institution, read them, and set up a coffee chat with one of the campus science or medical writers. Most such offices will take good, motivated students as writing interns. Learning how to interview faculty members and how to write news or features about their research is superb preparation for this field.
Create a blog, report for it, and use social media. If there's a topic you care about—something you love talking about with friends or family—start a blog and feed it regularly with your writing. Don't just sit down and write your opinions; anyone can do that. Get out and talk to people, report, write about new studies in that field, and exercise your creative and interpretive prose muscles. Some of the best blogs I've seen from prospective students aren't even about science. One applicant was passionate about sewing and quilting; another loved writing about sandwich shops. Put out the word via social media and attract new readers to your blog. Perhaps an editor will take note!
Write for a local news outlet. Alternative news sites have sprung up online in most communities. Seek out one or two, read them for a while, and volunteer to cover science-related events or health news for them. It could turn into a regular gig. In the course of reporting such stories, you'll meet other editors and writers who can suggest new outlets to approach.
Submit an op-ed to your newspaper. So many critical societal issues suffer from uninformed public debates (and, all too often, irrational shouting matches). Scientists who write well can do a major service for their community by submitting thoughtful opinion columns to local or regional newspapers. Consider whether you can help change your neighbors' viewpoints on childhood vaccinations, genetically modified organisms, the use of animals in research, and other hot-button topics that benefit from calm and persuasive arguments.
Apply for the American Association for the Advancement of Science Mass Media Fellowship. For 40 years, the American Association for the Advancement of Science has run an annual program for science students who wish to explore reporting for the public. This competitive program places ∼15 young scientists (mostly graduate students) at newspapers, radio stations, and other media outlets around the country for the summer. It's a life-changing experience for many participants. Details are at aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program .

Some enterprising new communicators take a few of these steps and then apply for national-level internships and jobs. Others start freelancing on their own, especially if they have an employed partner. Still others would rather seek formal training under long-time journalists. Although it's a rarefied field, a few universities admit such students to courses in science and/or medical journalism. They include my program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, New York University, Boston University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the University of Georgia, and Texas A&M.

The umbrella organization for our profession, the National Association of Science Writers, welcomes and supports new communicators from the ranks of scientists. The association's annual conference, held every October, is an ideal place to meet many practitioners and talk with them about their pathways into the field. Regional groups of science writers also meet regularly in several major cities, including New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Come join an event and start your own network of connections in the writing realm.

Such conversations will help you determine whether a career in science communication beckons. As an advisor, I try to give my prospective students a simple rubric to guide their choice: If you're still thrilled by doing science in detail, by all means continue. If you're fully ready to interpret science more broadly, please come join us. We're ready to help you put your PhD to a fascinating and fulfilling new use.

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Graduate Medical Education welcomes the 2024 cohort of trainees

West Virginia University School of Medicine’s newest class of 236 resident and fellow physicians, dentists and clinical psychologists will begin training in the Graduate Medical Education program at the Morgantown, Parkersburg and Harpers Ferry campuses. The majority will be starting clinical work the first week of July.

“WVU is the oldest and largest medical education institution in the state offering specialized graduate medical training in rural, primary and specialty care,” said Manuel Vallejo , M.D., D.M.D., associate dean and designated institutional official for graduate medical education. “It’s an exciting time for everyone. Our learners get to begin rotations and settle in to their new departments and homes. We get to meet the many of the best and brightest as they build on the skills that will serve them the rest of their careers.”

Dr. Vallejo also emphasized the variety of training programs the current class of medical residents are training in. Overall, 85 specialties are represented with internal medicine being the most popular, with 29 trainees. The transitional year program is starting 13 trainees and the psychiatry program is starting 11.

This year’s incoming graduate trainees come from 30 states and 26 countries, representing 102 medical schools.

The incoming residents’ average reported age is 29 years old, with the oldest at 56 years old and the youngest at 24 years old with 61% identifying as men and 39% identifying as women.

A total of 89 are from West Virginia, with 65 WVU School of Medicine graduates, 10 from Marshall University School of Medicine and 14 from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

This year’s annual GME-sponsored New Resident Orientation conference will occur over two days on June 24 and 25 in the Hostler Auditorium.

Currently, there are more than 640 residents and fellows training within the WVU Medicine- Hospital system.

To learn more about WVU’s medical residency training programs, visit the graduate medical education website at medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/gme . For news and information on the WVU School of Medicine, follow us on twitter @WVUMedSchool, like us on Facebook or visit medicine.hsc.wvu.edu.

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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120 Plans of Study

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program is designed to provide an interdisciplinary integration of the social sciences for students who are interested in a holistic educational experience. The program offers an opportunity to design a rigorous course of study geared toward individual needs and interests that emphasizes critical analysis of social issues through a variety of paradigms and perspectives.

Students complete an Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program of study that includes completing two concentrations (24 total credit hours) from the following list: Africana Studies, Aging Sciences, American Studies, Anthropology, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, Deaf Studies, Economics, Environmental Science and Policy, Geography, Global and Government Affairs, History, Humanities, Information Studies, Integrated Community Research, International Studies, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies, Mass Communications, Multidisciplinary Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Relations and Policy, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies.

University Admissions - College of Arts and Sciences

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

For Admission information specific to the College of Arts and Sciences, see the information at College of Arts and Sciences .

Graduation Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences

Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

Students must complete all State and University level graduation requirements.
The College may approve an exception when a student has successfully earned the minimum grade required for all courses applied in the major but does not have a major GPA of 2.0.
Physical Education coursework is limited to two (2) semester hours.
ROTC courses that are primarily physical training and field experiences will not be applied to College of Arts and Sciences degree programs. All other military Science coursework will apply, in particular, coursework utilized toward completing an established ROTC minor will be applied to the total hours toward degree.
When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees. All other areas of the degree audit may have overlapping credit hours applied.
Maximum of 20 hours of S/U option. S/U contracts must be negotiated in writing within the first three (3) weeks of the term. None of the 20 credits may be taken in the student’s major unless S/U is the only grading option. Coursework fulfilling the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements and the State Communication Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Writing) and State Computation Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Math) may not be taken S/U.
The Audit option is available only during the first 5 days of classes.
Complete all major course requirements.
College of Arts and Sciences students are expected to complete a minimum of 50% of their major and/or minor coursework in residence at USF. Some College of Arts and Sciences Departments/programs/majors have established additional major course hours to be taken in residency at USF. See the major or program section of the catalog for these credit-hour requirements.

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Required Courses: (39-45 credit hours)

State mandated common course prerequisites - interdisciplinary social sciences b.a. (6 credit hours).

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

Select two courses (6 credit hours total) from the following courses within the social sciences:

ANT X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
CPO X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
ECO X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
GEO X000-X999- 3 credit hours
INR X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
ISS X000-X999- 3 credit hours
POS X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
SYA X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
SYD X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
SYG X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
SYO X000-X999 - 3 credit hours
SYP X000-X999 - 3 credit hours

State Mathematics Pathway – Interdisciplinary Social Sciences B.A. (6 Credit Hours)

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

MGF 1130 - Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
STA 2122 - Social Science Statistics Credit(s): 3

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences B.A. Foundation Courses

Major core courses: 3 courses; 9 credit hours.

ISS 3010 - Introduction to the Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
ISS 3300 - Research Methods in Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
ISS 4935 - Seminar in the Social Sciences Credit(s): 3

Other Requirements (6-9 credit hours)

Diversity and global context courses (2-3 courses; 6-9 credit hours).

Courses used to fulfill the Diversity and Global Context requirement may not be used to fulfill the major core and/or concentration requirements.

If one or more of the student’s areas of concentration require(s) more than 12 credit hours of coursework, fewer than 9 credit hours of coursework will be required in the Diversity and Global Context requirement.

The remainder of the 42 hours of major coursework (in addition to major core and concentration requirements) will be selected from courses in the following categories:

Africana Studies (Courses with AFA, AFH and AFS prefixes, except AFA 4900 ).
Disability Studies ( SYO 4430 - Disability and Society , ASL 3514 - Deaf Culture , ISS 3420 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disability Studies or special topics courses focused on disability studies, as approved by an advisor).
International Studies (Courses with INR, CPO prefixes, except INR 4900 ).
Women’s and Gender Studies (Courses with WST prefix except WST 4900 and WST 4910 ).
Upper-Level Courses (3000-/4000-level courses with ISS prefix).

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Major (Restricted) Electives

Students complete the general Interdisciplinary Social Sciences program of study and one of the following twenty-eight concentrations:

Africana Studies
Aging Sciences
American Studies
Anthropology
Behavioral Healthcare
Communication
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Criminology
Deaf Studies
Economics
Environmental Science and Policy
Geography
Government and Global Affairs
History
Humanities
Information Studies
Integrated Community Research
International Studies
Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino
Mass Communications
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Religious Studies
Social Relations and Policy
Sociology
Women’s and Gender Studies

Communication Sciences and Disorders Concentration (4 courses; 12 credit hours)

Choose four courses (12 credit hours) from the following list.

SPA 3002 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPA 3004 - Introduction to Language Development and Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPA 3011 - Introduction to Speech Science Credit(s): 3
SPA 3030 - Introduction to Hearing Science Credit(s): 3
SPA 3101 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism Credit(s): 3
SPA 3112 - Applied Phonetics in Communication Disorders Credit(s): 3
SPA 3310 - Introduction to Disorders of Hearing Credit(s): 3
SPA 3470 - Culture and Diversity in CSD Credit(s): 3
SPA 4901 - Research Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credit(s): 3

Additional Information - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences B.A.

Gpa requirements.

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the major to graduate.

Grading Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required in all core courses.
No more than two grades of D are acceptable in the major.
No transfer courses with grades of D are acceptable for credit in the major.

Other Requirements

Students declare two concentrations.
American Sign Language will satisfy the Foreign Language Exit Requirement.

Optional Honors Program

Through the Undergraduate Honors Program, the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences provides its outstanding students with opportunities to work closely with faculty and graduate students with shared interests in specific areas of social experience. Students accepted into the program select a faculty mentor with expertise in the area of study of interest to the student. Under the supervision of this mentor, honors students conduct social scientific research in their area of interest culminating in the preparation of an honors thesis. Students typically apply to the Honors Program in the Spring Semester during their junior year for admission for the following Fall.

If you are interested in the Undergraduate Honors Program, please contact the Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Byron Miller at [email protected] , for Interdisciplinary Social Sciences for more information and application materials.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Junior standing.
12 semester hours of Sociology or ISS course work with a major GPA of 3.0 by the end of the semester in which application is made.
Overall USF GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Selection and approval of faculty mentor.

Completion Requirements

Completion of all requirements for the major.
Completion of at least one upper-level elective relevant to the thesis (course must be approved by faculty mentor).
USF overall and major GPA of at least 3.0.
Successful completion of the Honors Thesis ( SYA/ISS 4910 and the thesis itself).

Research Opportunities - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate Advising Information

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Team provides students with support to create timely graduation plans that will integrate both their academic and professional goals. Each of our undergraduate programs has dedicated professional advisors with specialized knowledge and understanding of the major requirements, course offerings, undergraduate research, and career opportunities in their field. Additionally, we have dedicated pre-health and prelaw advisors to help students prepare for admission to professional graduate programs.

CAS Academic Advisor Contact information can be found here: CAS Advisors

To schedule an advising appointment: Advising Appointments

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New faseb advocacy fellowship trains next generation of leaders.

Posted by Kim Petrie on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Announcements .

It is increasingly important for scientists to engage directly with elected representatives, policymakers, and the broader public. Skills development in this area is rarely included in graduate school curricula and is unlike most scientific communication. To address this gap, FASEB launched the Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellowship in 2023. The program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for FASEB and other scientific professional societies.

The Howard Garrison Advocacy Fellowship offers researchers at all career stages (including graduate students admitted to PhD candidacy) a cohort model experience that provides virtual instruction and experience in advocacy, science policy, science communications, leadership development, and career exploration outside academia. Howard Garrison Fellows engage in approximately 60 hours of virtual and in-person content, including in-person participation in FASEB’s annual Science Policy Symposium and Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC. Travel support for the in-person events is provided by FASEB. Fellows also complete FASEB’s Introduction to Science Policy and Advocacy short course offering an overview of key steps in policy and legislative development, case studies applying concepts from the curriculum to current events, and stepwise assignments to assess comprehension of course information.

Applications for the second cohort of fellows are due by July 15. Fellows will be notified of their selection in early August and begin their fellowship in September 2024. The program will conclude in June 2025. To be eligible to participate, applicants must be a member of a FASEB Full Member society and working or studying in the United States (U.S citizenship not required). Fellows who successfully meet the program’s minimum time and participation commitment will receive a Certificate of Completion and be well-qualified for future participation in scientific society and other advocacy programs. FASEB highly encourages applications from individuals from historically underrepresented groups within the life sciences community.

Interested individuals must apply online . Additional information, including a list of FAQs , the program schedule , and testimonials from current fellows Haily Traxler and Jazmine Benjamin , are also available. Questions about the program can be emailed to FASEB Member Support .

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Cell-matrix interface engineering for regenerative medicine applications and disease modelling

Discrete and continuous integrable systems (Ref: MV/MA/2024)

MSc by Research / PhD: Farm to food to AMR: How do agriculture and food preservation practices affect fungal antimicrobial resistance?

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