Health communication
Undergraduate Certificate
Health communication certificate overview
If you're interested in working in health care, running public health campaigns or pursuing a career in social marketing, the human communication certificate gives you a strong foundation in communicating clearly and effectively.
Program Snapshot
Why earn a health communication certificate?
The health communication undergraduate certificate is taught by faculty who are active researchers in health communication and media.
The certificate is flexible; you can choose courses that match your career goals, whether that is working with patients, designing health campaigns, or advocating for community health.
You'll take 9 credit hours of courses focused on health communication theory, campaign design and professional communication skills.
This certificate is open to all CMU students and pairs well with many majors.
Health communication certificate highlights
As a health communication student, you can:
- Tailor your program to you: Our flexible 9-credit certificate pairs well with any major.
- Gain practical experience through coursework: You'll focus on health communication theory and put what you learn into practice through real-work campaign design.
- Learn from experts in the field: Your courses will be taught by faculty with active research in health communication and media.
Communicating for connection and understanding
Professor of communication Kirsten Weber explains how going outside your comfort zone and talking with people you don't know can have big benefits. With a strong foundation in communication theories and practice, you'll be able to talk with community members and help them understand complex topics related to health and wellness.
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