Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A., Science Writing Option

This Science Writing concentration will challenge students to accurately translate the often arcane and complex news of scientific developments into lay language. In addition, students must also attempt to put scientific discoveries and controversies into historical, personal, political, economic, and social context. The multi-disciplinary skills will be grounded in a foundational knowledge in communicating information effectively and appropriately to diverse audiences. The concentration is also founded on an understanding of science needed to investigate and understand the technical content.

PROGRAM ADVISORS
Dr. Caleb Corkery, Professor (English)
Dr. Justin Mando, Associate Professor & Chair (English)

For more information visit: https://www.millersville.edu/mdst/approved-programs/science-writing.php

Multidisciplinary Studies(BA)-Arts/Humanities AHSS
- FOUNDATIONS IN WRITING
  - JRNL 250
    
    Journalism & Society
    
    3 hours
  - JRNL 313
    
    Fundamentals of Journalism
    
    3 hours
  - WRIT 319
    
    Science Writing
    
    3 hours
  - Advanced Reporting, Feature & Magazine Writing or Sp Top Journalism - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - JRNL 315
      
      Advanced Reporting in a Diverse World
    - JRNL 327
      
      Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism
    - ENGL 473
      
      -
  - WRIT 317
    
    Editing for Publication
    
    3 hours
  - Writing Studies Seminar or ENGL Internship - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3–12 hours
    - WRIT 466
      
      Special Topics in Writing
    - ENGL 300
      
      English Internship
- SCIENCE CORE
  - Choose 2 of the following:
    
    20–24 hours
    - Choose courses listed from two of the grouped disciplines: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Earth Science A 2.0 GPA must be maintained in the overall major block and in each of the two Core areas, Foundations in Writing and Science Core
    - BIOLOGY - See Appendix 1
    - PHYSICS - See Appendix 2
    - CHEMISTRY - See Appendix 3
    - EARTH SCIENCE - See Appendix 4
- REQUIRED CAPSTONE
  - Internship/Co-op or Writing Workshop - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3–12 hours
    - ENGL 300
      
      English Internship
    - ENGL 400
      
      English Internship
    - WRIT 472
      
      Digital Portfolio
Total hours

41–63 hours
Appendix 1. BIOLOGY
- General or Foundations of Biology - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  3–4 hours
  - BIOL 100
    
    General Biology
  - BIOL 101
    
    Foundations of Biology
- Concepts of Zoology or Botany - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  4 hours
  - BIOL 211
    
    Concepts of Zoology
  - BIOL 221
    
    Concepts of Botany
- Genetics & Molecular or Cell and Devlmntl Biology - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  4 hours
  - BIOL 364
    
    Foundations of Genetics & Molecular Biology
  - BIOL 362
    
    Cell and Developmental Biology
Appendix 2. PHYSICS
- Elements of Physics or Applied Physics - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  4 hours
  - PHYS 103
    
    Elements of Physics
  - PHYS 104
    
    Applied Physics
- Physics I with Algebra or with Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  4–5 hours
  - PHYS 131
    
    Physics 1 with Algebra
  - PHYS 231
    
    Physics 1 with Calculus
- PHYS 302
  
  Physics and Evolution of Western Civilization
  
  3 hours
Appendix 3. CHEMISTRY
- CHEM 111
  
  Introductory Chemistry 1
  
  4 hours
- CHEM 112
  
  Introductory Chemistry 2
  
  4 hours
- History of Chem and Soci or Enviro Chem - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  3–4 hours
  - CHEM 372
    
    History of Chem and Society
  - CHEM 375
    
    Environmental Chemistry
Appendix 4. EARTH SCIENCE
- Earth Sys & Natrl Hazards or Earth in Space - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  3 hours
  - ESCI 101
    
    Earth Systems & Natural Hazards
  - ESCI 202
    
    The Earth in Space
- Phys Geol, Meteor, Envir Meteor, or Oceanogrphy - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  3–4 hours
  - ESCI 221
    
    Physical Geology
  - ESCI 241
    
    Meteorology
  - ESCI 245
    
    Environmental Meteorology
  - ESCI 261
    
    Introduction to Oceanography
- Chemistry of Atmosphere or Global Climate Change - Choose 1 of the following:
  
  3 hours
  - ESCI 349
    
    Chemistry of the Atmosphere
  - ESCI 385
    
    Global Climate Change: Sci & Policy

Req Related for Multidisciplinary Studies - HMFA
- REQUIRED RELATED FOR SCIENCE WRITING
  - Statistics - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    3 hours
    - MATH 130
      
      Elements of Statistics 1
    - MATH 235
      
      Survey of Statistics
  - Calculus for Mgmt or Calc I - Choose 1 of the following:
    
    4 hours
    - MATH 151
      
      Calculus for Management
    - MATH 161
      
      Calculus 1
  - Related electives outside of Core II disciplines
    
    6 hours
    - In consultation with your advisor, select at least two courses with G2 or G3 attributes related to your area of interest outside of the disciplines selected for Core 2 (Science Core).
Total hours

13 hours

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Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A., Science Writing Option

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