Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)

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Certificate Requirements	School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Learning Outcomes	College of Mass Communications and Information Studies

This is an 18-hour post-bachelor’s program that provides students the opportunities to strengthen their knowledge in health communication content, research methods, and application. Qualified individuals can take the certificate as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with another degree.

Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)

1. Certificate Core (9 Hours)


	JOUR 702 - Communication Theory\|
	JOUR 803 - Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Theory Construction\|
	JOUR 772 - Seminar in Health, Science, and the Media\|

2. Directed Electives (6 Hours)

Six directed elective hours from an approved list provided by the school, depending on the student’s interests as approved by the student’s faculty advisor and the associate director for graduate studies.

3. Practicum/Project (3 Hours)

A three-credit-hour practicum or project in the student’s home department.

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Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)

1. Certificate Core (9 Hours)

2. Directed Electives (6 Hours)

3. Practicum/Project (3 Hours)