Science Communication Bachelor's Degree
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of ArtsAvailable
On campusMake an impact with words and data.
By earning a bachelor’s in science communication, you’ll learn how to analyze information, conduct interviews, report findings and deliver presentations to convey complexities with clarity and precision.
In this program, you’ll create effective communication strategies to translate the latest scientific advancements for experts, media outlets and the public alike. Through engaging classroom discussions, you’ll explore how newspapers, radio, television, blogs and social media shape thought leadership across our society.
Tech-Powered Curriculum
The curriculum teaches how to frame the 21st century's most pressing questions within the history and sociology of science, technology, and engineering. Students pursue their passions for inquiry as they develop the next-generation thinking needed to excel in the careers of tomorrow.
What does the four-year study plan entail?
Below is an example of how you might navigate the science communication degree at Stevens. Take a closer look at this sample study plan to see the courses that can shape your academic path.
First Year
Foundations in Critical Inquiry
Intro to Science & Tech Studies
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Science Communication
History of Science & Technology
Calculus for Business & Lib Arts
Computer Science
Microeconomics
Sophomore Year
Introduction to Math Logic
Discrete Mathematics
Images of Science in Literature
Theories of Human Nature
Intro to Sociology
Medical Humanities
Anthropology of Technology
General Electives
Junior Year
Writing & Research Methods
Creative Programming
Social Networking: Marketing
Media Culture & Theory
Environmental Communication
Philosophy of Science
Environmental Ethics
Biological Psychology
Senior Year
Senior Thesis
International Business
Sociology of Science & Tech
Seminar in Science Writing
Environmental Policy
Consumer Behavior
Science Fiction
Rhetoric & Technical Writing
What is a secondary concentration?
Science communication majors often cut across disciplines and pursue complementary coursework in science and engineering. A secondary concentration is comprised of five courses and establishes advanced skills in a scientific, technological, or professional field. Examples of secondary concentrations include:
Marketing
Medical Humanities
Computer Science
Data Visualization
Pre-Law and Public Policy
What is a senior thesis?
The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.
HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.
Meet the Faculty
Plan to work with John Horgan, a leading science journalist and director of the Center for Science Writings. As a writer for Scientific American, the BBC, and other major media outlets, Horgan has built relationships with science, technology, and engineering's greatest thought leaders, many of whom visit Stevens to deliver talks and answer students' questions.
