Communicating Science, Health, Environment, and Risk
Program Overview
The Communicating Science, Health, Environment & Risk Certificate at the University of Cincinnati equips students from various disciplines with skills in communicating complex scientific, health, and environmental information. It provides practical experience and prepares graduates for careers in health, medical, and environmental communication fields, such as public relations, marketing, community relations, and health education. The certificate requires 18 credit hours of prescribed courses and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in those courses.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Communicating Science, Health, Environment & Risk Certificate is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding and practical experience in the areas of health and environmental communication, science, and risk. The certificate is intended for students in various disciplines, including sciences, social sciences, humanities, health-related fields, and communication.
Careers:
The certificate prepares students for a range of careers in health, medical, and environmental communication, including:
- Health/Medical/Environmental Public Relations
- Marketing Specialist
- Community Relations
- Fundraising and Events Management
- Health, Science & Medical Writing
- Health Education, Health Campaigns & Social Marketing
- Patient Advocacy
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Government Lobbying
- Community Organizing
- Environmental Programs Director Students must declare their interest in the certificate program and meet with a program advisor. The certificate requires the completion of 18 credit hours of prescribed courses and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in those courses.
