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The University of Utah is the primary institution for educating health providers and ancillary professionals in the state of Utah. Health communication is a crucial concern and a top priority as the nature, forms, and functions of health care and health information shift dramatically in contemporary society.
Students earning the Health Communication Certificate respond to that increasing interest and demand for greater awareness and understanding of health communication. Specifically, the certificate program involves the study of how communication about health is co-created, transmitted, received, constructed, and circulated in various contexts.
The certificate is available for both undergraduate and graduate students who are current University of Utah students.
The Health Communication Certificate is an 18-credit hour program offered by the Department of Communication. The University of Utah is the primary institution for educating health providers and ancillary professionals in the state of Utah.
Health communication is a crucial concern and currently a top priority for medical and health institutions and agencies, as the nature, forms, and functions of health care and health information shift dramatically in contemporary society. This certificate responds to that increasing interest and demand for greater awareness and understanding of health communication.
Multiple units and programs across the University include some emphasis on health communication in teaching, research, and service. However, prior to this certificate, there was no formal program for University audiences to gain and demonstrate qualifications and competencies in health communication.
Faculty in the Department of Communication created this certificate program to meet the needs of students, providers, and professionals across the institution and improve the overall quality of health communication in the state of Utah. Graduates face increasing competition for desirable jobs post-graduation. Accordingly, there is a clear need for the University of Utah to provide our students with opportunities to gain and demonstrate expertise in specialized areas. The Health Communication Certificate helps meet that need. The certificate is available for both undergraduate and graduate students who are currently University of Utah students.
For additional information and resources regarding the study and practices of health communication, visit the Coalition for Health Communication website.
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Requirements
The certificate will consist of 18 units divided into 3 tiers, as follows:
Complete the following course:
Complete at least one of the following courses:
Complete at least two of the following courses:
Choose two other health related courses. Must pre-approve these courses with academic advisor. One can come from Tier 2, but at least one must be from outside the Department of Communication.
Approved Courses:
By completing the media studies minor, students will:
Students interested in the Health Communication Certificate must fill out the certificate declaration form. General questions about the certificate may be sent to the Program Coordinator, Dr. Andy King, at andy.king@utah.edu. Specific questions about the certificate enrollment process can be sent to comm-advisor@utah.edu.