Strategic Health & Risk Communication

Strategic Health & Risk Communication Certificate

Gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to apply communication principles to public health problems.

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InternViews: Sophia Desderio

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Sophia Desderio, a public relations student, is in Philadelphia this summer for a […]

Intern Views: Ana Escamilla

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Ana Escamilla is a rising fourth-year journalism major with a minor in sports […]

InternViews: Shannon Lorusso

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience. Shannon Lorusso is a public relations master’s student with a journalism BA working […]

Intern Views: Bridget Mills

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience. Bridget Mills is a double major in entertainment & media studies and political […]

Jonathan Peters speaks to a group of graduates.

Jonathan Peters named Grady College associate dean and Carter Chair

Grady College proudly announces Jonathan Peters has been named associate dean for academic affairs and the Carolyn McKenzie and Don E. Carter Chair for Excellence in Journalism. “I am so […]

InternViews: Juliette Vale

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience.   Juliette Vale is an advertising student in the Grady Chicago study away program […]

Perspectives

“Strategic communication in health is a bridge connecting between the public and health, which reduces the information gap in a clear and easily understable way.”

Lanlan Zhang

2023 graduate of the SHRC program

Perspectives

“I chose to pursue the Strategic Health and Risk Communications certificate because I wanted to equip myself with the knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between complex health information and the general public.”

Michaela Gearty

(AB ’23)

Perspectives

“My grandparents lived in an assisted living facility, and during the pandemic, we were unable to spend quality time with them. I decided that becoming an event planner in a retirement community would be a fulfilling career for me. I received an email about the Health and Risk Communications certificate program and it seemed to be a perfect fit for my career goals!”

Caroline Kulp

(AB ’23)

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Gain expertise in strategic health and risk communication, and expand your career opportunities in this fast-growing area.