About the course

The emerging fields of citizen science and community science have expanded in recent years, providing new connections between scientific research and community decision-making. With the expansion of the use of and opportunities for citizen and community science, dedicated study through a graduate certificate enables students to focus on conducting robust and authentic citizen and community science projects. It will help students understand both the theory and practice behind this work, including best practices for effective design of projects and teams including data management and sharing, partnering with volunteers, audience motivation and engagement, and issues of social justice in citizen science.

　　UNH houses extensive research and partnership infrastructure to support students and professionals with interests in conducting robust and authentic citizen and community science projects.This graduate certificate provides a bridge across existing UNH graduate course offerings paired with the significant applied expertise found in UNH Cooperative Extension and New Hampshire Sea Grant. Those who complete the certificate will be prepared for a range of careers, given the focus on preparing students to work in and interact with a variety of organizations.

　　POTENTIAL CAREER AREAS - University teaching/research, Community engagement through science

　　Cooperative Extension (bridging academic and community settings), Non-profit sector community science coordinator

　　Natural resource management, Science education, Environmental consulting Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Durham
Fall (September), 2024	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Fall (September), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2026	Durham

　　

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Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire

Transcripts are required for any school you earned a degree from, attended for at least one year, or attended for 2 or more semesters. Exceptions to this rule may be approved at the discretion of the program you are applying to and the UNH Graduate School Admission’s office. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based): 80, TOEFL (Computer-based): 213, IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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