Communication for Health and Social Care Professionals, Undergraduate Certificate
Available: On Campus and Online
The Undergraduate Certificate in Communication for Health and Social Care Professionals helps students develop professional communication skills in the health and social care industries. The curriculum combines courses from the department’s existing curriculum to serve students interested in a health and social care career, such as nurses, health technicians, patient ambassadors, health care managers, human service specialists, counselors, therapists, and nutritionists.
The certificate is a freestanding credential that can be earned as a stand-alone certification or awarded on the way toward a bachelor's degree.
Gain In-Demand Skills
Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Communication for Health and Social Care Professionals program develop and refine in-demand, marketable skills, including:
- Communication Skills. Students will be able to demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in health contexts.
- Leadership. Students will be able to demonstrate effective leadership of small groups in health contexts.
- Problem Solving. Students will synthesize information and present different viewpoints related to health communication.
- Planning. Students will gather and evaluate health information critically.
- Interpersonal Communication. Students will be able to demonstrate interpersonal competence in health contexts.
Program Breakdown
| Category | Summary |
|---|---|
| Length | 18 Credit Hours |
| Required Courses | Undergraduate Certificate |
| Enrollment | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Tuition/Costs | Rates Per Semester |
Current SHSU Students
Current students have an opportunity to gain a valuable certificate upon completion of the courses.
To enroll, schedule an appointment or virtual drop-in with your advisor as soon as possible and let them know you would like to apply for this certificate program.