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News Oct 10, 2008

CU Graduate Certificate Program in Science and Technology Policy

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CU Graduate Certificate Program in Science and Technology Policy

Society has a growing need for expertise in science and technology policy. The Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Policy at the University of Colorado-Boulder, which is being offered in a parallel form at the Colorado School of Mines, is a rigorous educational program to prepare students pursuing graduate degrees for careers at the interface of science, technology, and decision making. Recipients of the certificate have gone on to positions in Congress, academia, NOAA, and elsewhere.

CURRICULUM
Upon completion of the Certificate Program students will have attained a measure of understanding of the broad societal context of science and technology as well as an introduction to methodologies of policy analysis that are used in decision settings related to science and technology.

The certificate will be awarded upon completion of degree requirements and will require completion of 18 hours of approved coursework. Ph.D. students are expected to incorporate science and technology policy, in some manner (e.g., in one chapter), into their Ph.D. dissertation and include on their committee a member from outside their home department with science and technology policy expertise.

2008 APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply students need to provide the following information by Friday, November 28, 2008 to Ami Nacu-Schmidt:
* A statement of interest
* Academic transcripts
* A letter of support from a faculty member in their home department

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Acceptance will be based on the qualifications of the student, as well as the importance of fostering a diversity of disciplinary representation within the program. Students applying to the Certificate as part of their application to the University should include a statement of interest to the department to which they are applying.

Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by December 12, 2008.

PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
Center for Science and Technology Policy Research 1333 Grandview Avenue, UCB 488 Boulder, CO 80309-0488 Phone: 303.735.3102 email

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News Source: Center for Science and Technology Policy Research

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