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Nov 21, 2024
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Health Communication, Certificate (Public Health)
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Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to translate basic theories and frameworks of health and risk communication to the development of health communication campaigns to specific target audiences.
- Students will be able to explain the principles governing the selection and access of health information materials to serve the needs of diverse lay, professional, and cultural communities.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to develop, implement, and evaluate a health communication project for a specific target audience.
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Admission
Daniela Friedman
HPEB Associate Professor
phone: 803-576-5641
email: dfriedma@mailbox.sc.edu
Casey Goldston Giraudy
HPEB Academic Programs Coordinator
phone: 803-777-2966
e-mail: goldston@sc.edu
Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)
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Certificate Core (9 Hours)
Electives (6 Hours)
Six directed elective hours from an approved list, depending on the student’s interests as approved by the faculty advisor.
Practicum (3 Hours)
A three credit-hour practicum or project in the student’s home department.
Examples of practica/internships include appointments with local agencies involved with health communication, or work on an active research project. Faculty members work closely with students to help them secure the practicum.
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