Health Communication Certificate

Health Communication Certificate is a program taught at Oregon Institute of Technology, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Most students complete the certificate within three terms, a) options.

The Health Communication Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology prepares students to engage with health information across a range of channels and for diverse audience needs. The program uses theory and practice to help students work with health definitions, understand how roles, social and cultural issues, and resources affect health communication, and examine health communication processes at interpersonal, organizational, and community levels.

Students complete 18 credits through introductory courses and advanced courses, plus a capstone. Introductory coursework requires three courses total, with COM 205 or COM 218Z taken as the first course. Advanced coursework includes two courses from the listed options, followed by the 3-credit capstone COM 346 Health Communication.

Most students complete the certificate within three terms, about nine months, enrolling in two classes per term. Many classes do not have set meeting times, but assignments and exams have due dates for completion.

Modules

• COM 205
• COM 218Z
• BIO 200 Medical Terminology
• COM 111Z Public Speaking
• COM 205 Intercultural Communication
• COM 218Z Interpersonal Communication
• SOC 205 Current Health Issues
• SOC 225 Medical Sociology
• BUS 313 Health Care Systems and Policy
• COM 320 Advanced Intercultural Studies in Communication
• COM 345 Organizational Communication
• PSY 347 Organizational Behavior

The minimum requirements for admission in Health Communication Certificate at Oregon Institute of Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Oregon Institute of Technology.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Oregon Institute of Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Health Communication Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Submit the Non-Degree Seeking Application.

Non-degree seeking students are limited to 8 credits per term.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.oit.edu/online/degrees/certificates/health-communication

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.