Program: Health Journalism Certificate - South Dakota State University

2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Apr 12, 2025

Program Coordinator/Contact

Jenn Anderson, Associate Professor/Graduate Program Coordinator
School of Communication and Journalism
Pugsley Continuing Education Center 115
605-688-6131

Program Information

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.

Certificate Requirements

MCOM 760 - Social Marketing for Health and Behavioral Change Credits: 3
MCOM 785 - Health Journalism Credits: 3
MCOM 794 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-3 (Optional, depending on professional experience in the field - 3 credits required)
SPCM 541 - Health Communication Campaigns Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 9-12

Additional Admission Requirements

Please refer to the following for additional information:

Graduate School Admissions

Additional Information

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.