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
- Delivery Method: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Entrance Exam: None
- Interview Required: None
Application Deadlines
- Fall: May 1
- Spring: October 1
Plan Requirements
| 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AEHS 550 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| AEHS 560 | Organizational Behavior and Administrative Leadership in Agricultural & Human Science | 3 |
| CHE 596 | Special Topics in Chemical Engineering ( subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-3 |
| COM 579 | Climate Change Communication | 3 |
| CSC 555 | Social Computing and Decentralized Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| DSC 405 | Data Wrangling and Web Scraping | 1 |
| DSC 406 | Exploratory Data Analysis for Big Data | 1 |
| DSC 412 | Exploring Machine Learning | 1 |
| ECE 542 | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 3 |
| ECE 518 | Wearable Biosensors and Microsystems | 3 |
| ECE 592 | Special Topics In Electrical Engineering (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| EMS 551 | Learning in Informal Contexts: Theory to Practice | 3 |
| EMS 552 | Learning in Informal Contexts: Evaluation | 3 |
| FW 730 | Ethics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences | 2 |
| MBA 590 | Special Topics In Business Management (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| MBA 582 | B Corp Clinic Sustainability Practicum | 3 |
| MLS 501 | Seminar In Liberal Studies (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 3 |
| NR 595 | Special Topics in Natural Resources (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |
| PRT 550 | Human Behavior and the Environment | 3 |
| PRT 560 | Theory and Practice of Partnerships for Conservation and Community Sustainability | 3 |
| PRT 575 | Children and Nature | 3 |
| PRT 595 | Special Topics In Recreation Resources (subject to the approval of the administrator of the certificate) | 1-6 |