Communicating Science, Health, Environment, and Risk

The Communicating Science, Health, Environment & Risk Certificate helps students gain in-depth understanding and practical experience in the areas of health and environmental communication, science, and risk. This certificate offers significant value to Arts & Sciences students in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, as well as students majoring in Health Education and Promotion, Health Information Management, Health Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, other public health/environmental/science programs, and students on a Pre-Medical Pathway. Additionally, this certificate benefits Communication students planning to work in health and environmental organizations and contexts, such as pharmaceutical sales, public information officer, health education, scientific writing, and community organizer. The certificate allows students to effectively demonstrate their unique expertise in communicating complex ideas with multiple publics in interpersonal, public, and mediated settings.

• Health/Medical/Environmental Public Relations
• Marketing Specialist
• Community Relations
• Fundraising and Events Management
• Health, Science & Medical Writing
• Health Education, Health Campaigns & Social Marketing
• Patient Advocacy
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Government Lobbying
• Community Organizing
• Public Information Officer
• Environmental Programs Director
• Environmental/Health Advocacy & Canvas Director

• Complete Common Application
• Pay $100 non-refundable fee
• Submit official School transcripts
• Submit official test scores
• Submit letter of recommendation (optional)