Health Communication, Certificate (Public Health)
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 be able to interpret the impact of biological, social, and psychological changes on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of older adults.
Admission
Daniela Friedman
HPEB Professor
phone: 803-576-5818
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)
Certificate Core (9 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPEB 711 | Applied Health Communication | 3 |
| SLIS 749 | Health Sciences Information Resources | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication Theory | ||
| Seminar in Mass Communication Theory and Theory Construction | ||
| Seminar in Health, Science, and the Media | ||
| Strategic Communication for Behavior and Social Change | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Electives (6 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select six directed elective hours from an approved list, depending on the student’s interests as approved by the faculty advisor | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Practicum (3 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select a three credit-hour practicum or project in the student’s home department | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
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.