Minor in Science Communication and Policy

The Science Communication and Policy minor is a joint offering of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy.  

Through required courses and electives such as The Rhetoric of Scientific Inquiry, Science, Technology, and Public Policy, and Communicating Science and Technology to the Public, this minor provides an in-depth look at how science communication affects public understanding, shapes policy, and influences research and global health. 

Students have the option to participate in a 3- to 6-credit-hour study abroad experience in AI and journalism, offered by CNN in partnership with LMC. The minor is open to all undergraduate students in any major.  

Required Courses
LMC 3310The Rhetoric of Scientific Inquiry3
PUBP 4410Science, Technology, and Public Policy3
Electives9
Content Strategy
Communicating Science and Technology to the Public
Biomedicine and Culture
Social Media
The Rhetoric of Technical Narratives
Contemporary Issues in Professional Communication
Special Topics (CNN Academy Dublin)
STEM Education Policy
Stem Cell Science, Policy, and Ethics
Politics and Policy
Technology, Innovation, and Policy
Mass Communication Policy
Total Credit Hours15