Program: Health Communication Certificate - University of Michigan - Flint

Apr 02, 2025

2024-2025 Catalog

The certificate may be earned in conjunction with a degree program or as a stand-alone credential. (Students pursuing a stand-alone credential are not eligible for federal financial aid and may not participate in Commencement.) After the student applies for graduation, the certificate is posted to the student’s official transcript and an official diploma stating the area of the certificate is issued.

Requirements

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course.

At least 18 credits, as follows:

COM 241 - History and Effects of Mass Communication (3)
COM 387 - Introduction to Health Communication (3)
COM 417 - Applied Health Communication (3)
HCR 386 - Media and Materials in Health Care Education (3)
At least six credits in elective courses selected with advisor.

Additional Requirements

A minimum of 9 credits in the program must be completed at UM-Flint.

Coursework older than 3 years must be reviewed by the Public Health and Health Sciences Department for content alignment with current certificate requirements.