Health Journalism Certificate

Program Faculty and Contact Information 

Program Description
The Certificate in Health Journalism is designed for media professionals who seek expertise in communicating with Health Professionals in creating easy-to-understand and effective written text, marketing and social media for the general public.

Course Delivery Format
Program coursework is delivered online.

Requirements for Health Journalism Certificate: 9-12 Credits

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• MCOM 742 - Health Campaigns
    Credits: 3
• MCOM 760 - Social Marketing for Health and Behavioral Change
    Credits: 3
• MCOM 785 - Health Journalism
    Credits: 3
• MCOM 794 - Internship
    ^{Optional, depending on professional experience in the field.}Credits: 3

Additional Admission Requirements

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Please refer to the following for additional information

Graduate School Admissions

Additional Information

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Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.