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University of Montana Catalog 2025-2026

Health Communication

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

Post-Secondary Certificate - Health Communication

Course Requirements

Core Course
Complete the following course:
COMX 480Health Communication3
Health Communication Electives
Complete two of the following courses: 6
Health Misinformation
Relationships and the Brain
Special Topics (Approved sections)
Communication in Health Organizations
Communication for Social and Behavior Change
Social Interaction and Human Well-Being
Health and Family Communication
Special Topics (Approved sections)
Approved Communication Skills Course
Complete one of the following courses: 3
Communication in Small Groups
Argumentation
Special Topics (Approved sections)
Principles of Public Relations
Communication and Conflict
Communication in Personal Relationships
Risk, Crisis, and Communication
Total Hours12