Health Communication, Certificate
Arnold School of Public HealthCollege of Information and Communications
Become an effective advocate for positive change through health communication work in a variety of career settings from local to global. Take our graduate certificate program alone or with another degree.
This 18-hour post-bachelor's degree program is offered as a collaboration among public health and information and communication fields. Strengthen your knowledge in health communication content, research methods and application to gain the ability to influence human behavior through social marketing, health campaigns and health education programming. A GRE score is not required.
Program Highlights
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Affect Change
Become an effective advocate for positive change in private, public, local, global, community or organizational settings.
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Gain Experience
Complete a field-based practicum or project to demonstrate your mastery of course materials.
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Expand Horizons
Study across the disciplines of health promotion, education and behavior plus information science and mass communications.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
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PR and Media Relations
Building and maintaining relationships with the media and public to enhance reputation or visibility
Interprofessional Collaboration
Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Social Marketer
- Health Communicator
- Health Educator
Workplace Settings
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Business
- Health Care
- Government
