Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Promotion

    Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Promotion

    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 44,627 / Year
    Next IntakeApril 15, 2022
    Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Promotion

    About

    Health communication specialists work to ensure select audiences and the general public understands information about medical treatment options, healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention and public health risk. Health communication specialists analyze information, design communication strategies, programs and initiatives, and evaluate promotion efforts. They create awareness campaigns, social media engagement strategies and create marketing materials in earned, owned and paid channels. A strong health communication professional is effective, confident, organized, and informed (Careers in Public Health, n.d.). Design of the new online professional certificate was informed by industry growth potential and expressed interest by relevant WSU units (i.e. College of Nursing, College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy) and health organizations within the state (i.e. Washington State Department of Health).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Application Materials

    1. Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
    2. International students submit TOEFL
    3. Current professional resume that includes at least three professional references name and contact information
    4. Statement of Purpose articulating your perspectives, contributions, qualifications, and talents

    Experience

    The program is designed for individuals who are at least three years outside their undergraduate program and/or have at least three applied work experience. The coursework is bench-marked at a level best suited to those with solid work and life experience. Student engagement is built into each course and with it students benefit greatly from knowledge share and mutual exchange. We find that those with limited applied work experience are not fully equipped to contribute to those discussions in a meaningful way – nor are they as successful in completing the more complex course work. The decision to admit involves a full assessment of the applicant's academic profile, the mix of experience they bring to the program and overall readiness for graduate-level work – not just undergraduate GPA or quality of their statement of purpose.

    English Program Requirements

    • 600 TOEFL Paper-based score
    • 250 TOEFL Computer-based score
    • 93 TOEFL Internet-based score

    Career


    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Gather Your Documents

    Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

    Your application for admission must include:

    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of English language proficiency
    • Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

    Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

    Prepare Your Information

    You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

    • Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
    • Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

    You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

    Complete the Application and Submit Documents

    To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

    If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

    Office of International Programs
    International Undergraduate Admissions
    Kruegel Hall
    PO Box 643251
    Pullman, WA 99164-3251
    USA
    [email protected]

    Graduate Certificate in Health Communication and Promotion
    Washington State University
    Washington State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Pullman

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