Participatory Sciences (Certificate)
The interdisciplinary Participatory Sciences certificate trains graduate students to address pressing global issues through collaboration with the public on scientific research. With instruction in competencies related to public science, science communication, data management and visualization, and informal science education, this certificate will emphasize interdisciplinary thinking, problem-solving, and research; global awareness and cultural competency; and viewing scientific solutions through a holistic lens that considers environmental justice, equity and sustainability, and long-term benefits and impacts. Graduate students completing the certificate will be prepared to: 1) engage various segments of the public in scientific inquiry and collaboration, 2) understand data ethics, management, and visualization, and 3) be competent in equity of science access.
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Applicant Information听
- Delivery Method: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Entrance Exam: None
- Interview Required: None
Application Deadlines
- Fall: May 1
- Spring: October 1
Plan Requirements听
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Citizen Science and Other Participatory Research Methods | ||
| Citizen Science Engagement Practicum | ||
| Electives | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
In addition to the two core courses, students will choose additional classes from the following list of elective courses to achieve the 12 credit hours required for the graduate certificate.听Note that students can take up to 3 undergraduate (400-level) credits towards the certificate, but not more. It is recommended that students have completed or be enrolled in all electives when enrolling in PSC/GOH 551, as this course is intended to be a capstone that utilizes the disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives and skills acquired through the elective coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 础贰贬厂听550 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| 础贰贬厂听560 | Organizational Behavior and Administrative Leadership in Agricultural & Human Science | 3 |
| 颁贬贰听596 | Special Topics in Chemical Engineering ( subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-3 |
| 颁翱惭听579 | Climate Change Communication | 3 |
| 颁厂颁听555 | Social Computing and Decentralized Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| 顿厂颁听405 | Data Wrangling and Web Scraping | 1 |
| 顿厂颁听406 | Exploratory Data Analysis for Big Data | 1 |
| 顿厂颁听412 | Exploring Machine Learning | 1 |
| 贰颁贰听542 | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 3 |
| 贰颁贰听518 | Wearable Biosensors and Microsystems | 3 |
| 贰颁贰听592 | Special Topics In Electrical Engineering (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| 贰惭厂听551 | Learning in Informal Contexts: Theory to Practice | 3 |
| 贰惭厂听552 | Learning in Informal Contexts: Evaluation | 3 |
| 贵奥听730 | Ethics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 2 |
| 惭叠础听590 | Special Topics In Business Management (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| 惭叠础听582 | B Corp Clinic Sustainability Practicum | 3 |
| 惭尝厂听501 | Seminar In Liberal Studies (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 3 |
| 狈搁听595 | Special Topics in Natural Resources (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| 笔搁罢听550 | Human Behavior and the Environment | 3 |
| 笔搁罢听560 | Theory and Practice of Partnerships for Conservation and Community Sustainability | 3 |
| 笔搁罢听575 | Children and Nature | 3 |
| 笔搁罢听595 | Special Topics In Recreation Resources (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |