Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)

    Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,956 / Year
    Apply DateJuly 15, 2026
    Next IntakeAugust 18, 2026
    Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 74

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose native language is not English must: 

    1. Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test. 

    2. Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50
    Health Communication, Certificate (Journalism and Mass Communications)
    University of South Carolina
    University of South Carolina
    United States of America

    United States of America, Columbia

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