Bachelor of Arts in Science Communication
The B.A. in Science Communication from Stevens Institute of Technology teaches students to convey information about science, technology and medicine to experts and non-experts in the public, private and non-profit sectors, using a wide variety of media from newspapers and blogs to radio and television. Students will learn processes for data gathering, interviewing, reporting, storytelling and clear presentation of complex information. Science communication majors and minors will benefit from learning their craft at Stevens, one of the world’s leading research institutions. Additional information about math, science and computer science requirements can be found on the Writing and Research Methods/Professional Practices page. Additional information about major specific courses and humanities requirements can be found on the Major Concentration Area page.
Science Communication Curriculum
Term I (15 Credits)
| Computer Science | 3 |
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| HST 120 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| HHS 130 | History of Science and Technology | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
Term II (15 Credits)
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| HST 160 | Introduction to Science Communication | 3 |
Term III (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term IV (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term V (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Non-Major Humanities | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VI (15 Credits)
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| CAL 301 | Seminar in Writing and Research Methods | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VII (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| CAL 498 | Thesis Preparation | 3-6 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| CAL 499 | Senior Thesis | 4-8 |
| Non-Major Humanities | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Note:
STS Humanities Core: HPL 111, HPL 112, HLI 220, HHS 127, HSS 141, HSS 175