Health and Risk Communication (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The M.A. in Health and Risk Communication trains students in the theory and practice of health communication through coursework and a practicum. It covers designing, executing and analysing research and crafting health programs and interventions, preparing graduates for healthcare, public health and crisis management roles.

Faculty: College of Communication Arts and Sciences | Duration: Two years (33 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

33 credits: core courses Mass Communication and Public Health (CAS 825), Health Communication for Diverse Populations (CAS 826), Research Methods (COM 803), Introductory Epidemiology (EPI 810) and either Advertising and PR for Health, Science and the Environment or Environment, Science and Health Journalism; a practicum; 8 to 15 elective credits in health-related courses; and a thesis or comprehensive exam. In-person with hybrid options.

Career pathways

Placement rate above 90%, with over 85% in health-related jobs; employers include the CDC, National Cancer Institute and HHS departments. Graduates work in local, state and federal health agencies, international and nonprofit organisations, companies and health startups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Linked BA/MA program for our MSU undergraduates Currently we are also offering spring admissions and do not require the GRE More Information: Rachel Iseler, Academic Programs Manager, [email protected], 404 Wilson Rd., 472 ComArtSci East Lansing, MI 48824 HRCMA Fast Facts Quick facts about the program 20% Average raise for M.A.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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