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 (16 Credits)
| HASS 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| HST 120 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| HHS 130 | History of Science and Technology | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| PRV 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
Term II (15 Credits)
| HASS 105 | Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| HST 160 | Introductionto Science Communication | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
Term III (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
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)
| HST 301 | Research Design and Methods | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VII (15 Credits)
| HASS 498 | Thesis Preparation | 3 - 6 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| HASS 499 | Senior Thesis | 4 - 8 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Note:
STS Humanities Core: HPL 111, HPL 112, HLI 220, HHS 127, HQSS 141, HQSS 175
SUCCESS Core Curriculum : Students must complete requirements including
PRV 101, and three (3) courses from
PRV 201,
PRV 202,
PRV 203,
PRV 204,
PRV 205.