Risk Communication ,Certificate
Crisis, Interdisciplinary, Management, Public Affairs, Public Safety, Science Communication, environmental policy
When things go wrong, are you the type of person who sees through the chaos to look for solutions and responses? The certificate program in risk communication gives you the tools to help organizations navigate challenging situations.
The rising importance of the field of risk communication stems from the need to name, understand and manage physical and social risks as society is faced with increasingly challenging decisions concerning stressed social and environmental infrastructures.
Proficiency in risk communication requires understanding the complex interfaces of physical, biological, psychological and social systems. In response, the certificate program in risk communication combines the strengths of three schools within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences; and the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in risk communication consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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COM 415 Risk Communication
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENV 201 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
(SUST)
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BIO 130 Introduction to Environmental Science
(SCIT)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is open to students in any major. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences or the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences to ensure that the appropriate set of courses is taken.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of careers in risk management, crisis communications and environmental public affairs. Specifically, graduates are suited to work as risk management specialists and environmental advocates, and they are prepared to translate complex scientific ideas and analyses into information that can be evaluated meaningfully by all members of society.
Graduates work in local government agencies and public relations organizations, and in law enforcement, advertising, marketing and insurance.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
