This microcredential prepares students to have both the scientific knowledge and advanced writing skills necessary for effective science communication. Ideal for students interested in careers in writing, editing, policy, health, research, and advocacy work. Open to all majors.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Compose clear, accurate prose to explain scientific concepts, evidence, and processes.
- Compose rhetorically effective documents in a range of commonly used genres for science communication.
- Apply their knowledge of scientific concepts and processes to inform their writing choices.
Courses
- Writing Courses: 6 credit hours
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Select two courses from the following:
- PWR 210 - Digital Writing with Data (4 cr. hr.)
- PWR 324 - Grant Writing (3 cr. hr.)
- PWR 393 - Technical Writing (3 cr. hr.)
*Note: Students in certain major programs may substitute one of the following upper-division science Writing Intensive courses for one of the required two writing courses. - BIO 403 - Nutritional Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
- BIO 412 - General Ecology (4 cr. hr.)
- BIO 444 - Immunology (4 cr. hr.)
- BIO 445 - Conservation Biology (3 cr. hr.)
- BIO 490 - Neurobiology (3 cr. hr.)
- CHE 477 - Advanced Laboratory I (3 cr. hr.)
- ENS 486 - Seminar in Environmental Science (3 cr. hr.)
- GLY 359 - Sedimentary Geology (4 cr. hr.)
- GLY 469 - Structural Geology (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 357 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (3 cr. hr.)
The following two options are for PSY majors only: - PSY 404 - Applying Research Methods in Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
- PSY 482 - Senior Seminar in Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
Science Courses: 8 credit hours
Select two courses from the following:
- BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.) OR
- BIO 211 - Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr. hr.)
- CHE 112 - Introductory Forensic Science (3 cr. hr.) OR
- CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
- CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
- GLY 171 - Earth Science (4 cr. hr.) OR
- GLY 261 - Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
- PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) OR
- PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
- PHY 150 - Introductory Astronomy (3 cr. hr.) and
- PHY 151 - Introductory Astronomy Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
Additional Details
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Credit Hours Required |
14 |
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Course Schedule and Delivery Mode |
Undergraduate professional writing courses are offered in-person during the Spring semester. PWR 210: Digital Writing with Data PWR 324: Grant Writing PWR 393: Technical Writing Details about additional Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 course offerings and current seat availability are available in the course schedule. |
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Cost |
Details regarding tuition and fees are available through Student Accounts. Contact the office by phone at 607-753-2313 or e-mail [email protected]. |
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For More Information |
Contact Dr. Laura Davies via e-mail [email protected]. |