Health & Risk Communication MA Program at Michigan State University

Check out what our MA students are working on!

Serving Communities: Key Takeaways From 2024 HRCC Day of Innovation and Insights, Bettinghaus Endowed Lecture | Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences HRCMA alumni and ComArtSci faculty spotlight innovation and insights in health communication.

Introducing another possible elective for the Health & Risk Communication Graduate Certificate: CAS 829 Risk Communication.

Risk Communication is a special topics course that will teach you strategies and methods for conveying information about risks to the public and stakeholders. You will learn how to analyze and craft effective messaging for various risk scenarios with this course.

Learn more and apply for a Fall 2025 start here: https://bit.ly/3Ubllsh
If you have any questions, please contact Lisabeth Bylina, Academic Programs Coordinator, [email protected].

For the health and risk communication graduate certificate (HRCGC), students can select one of four electives in addition to the 2 core classes.

Today, we’re spotlighting COM 860: Persuasion, which will be offered every Fall. In this course, students will learn and analyze persuasive messaging, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and apply theory to real-world scenarios to strengthen their persuasive abilities across a variety of contexts.

Learn more about the HRCGC and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Ubllsh
If you have any questions, please contact Lisabeth Bylina, Academic Programs Coordinator, [email protected].

Join us on November 15th!
Be sure to register soon, https://bit.ly/3TCSZa0

Looking for an exciting opportunity for professional development? It's right around the corner! 🗓️ 🌟

Friday, November 15, network with others in the communication field at Michigan State University's 4th annual Health & Risk Communication Day of Innovation and Insights, followed by the Bettinghaus Endowed Lecture.

More event details and registration: http://spr.ly/6185qYJnN

📍 Michigan State University Communication Department, Health and Risk Communication Center - Michigan State University, MSU Alumni

The HRCGC is now accepting applications for Fall 2025!
Today, we’re introducing the two core classes required for the Health & Risk Communication Graduate Certificate:

1️⃣ CAS 825 Mass Communication and Public Health
Offered in Fall: Health campaigns in domestic and international contexts with a focus on principles of effective messaging. Students explore how mass media (including social media and digital interventions) influence public health perceptions, behaviors, and outcomes.

2️⃣ CAS 826 Health Communication for Diverse Populations
Offered in Spring: Theory, research, and practice of communicating with specialized populations in clinical and public health contexts. Students gain insights into culturally sensitive strategies and inclusive approaches for engaging diverse communities.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Ubllsh
If you have any questions, please contact Lisabeth Bylina, Academic Programs Coordinator, [email protected].

Announcement 🔊 The Health & Risk Graduate Certificate Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2025! In this new program at Michigan State University, you will practice creating effective programs and interventions while learning how to design, conduct, and critique relevant research.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

https://bit.ly/3Ubllsh

Check out what one of our Alum is up to!

While studying in the US under the Fulbright programme, Oung Pingann learned how to craft meaningful messages that bring about social change. Now, he is using his skills to promote health education across Cambodia
https://kiripo.st/QTSx5a

Congratulations to Maria Lapinski for being inducted as an ICA Fellow for the Class of 2024! The International Communication Association recognizes distinguished scholars for their contributions to the field of communication. Maria's scholarly achievements has brought her to Fellow status with the ICA and was inducted at the 74th Annual ICA Conference in Gold Coast, Australia.

For more information, use this link: https://www.icahdq.org/page/2024-fellows-inductees

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 graduates, Amina, Adrian, Jason, Aderonke, and Camryn, as well as all graduating Spartans from this week! 💚👩‍🎓🤍🧑‍🎓

We are so proud of all your accomplishments in the HRCMA program and can't wait to see where life takes you next!

Exciting news! 🎉 Michigan State University is gearing up to launch a new graduate certificates program in Health & Risk Communication! This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who would like to advance their career in this field.

What is a "Graduate Certificate Program"? At Michigan State University, Graduate certificate programs are constructed in selected fields as complements to degree programs or as distinct offerings. The issuance of a graduate certificate signifies that the certificate holder has completed specified course work or professional training or possesses specified skills or competency levels. Four types of graduate certificate programs are offered at MSU: Type 1 - directly related to a degree program; Type 2 - distinct entities that are transcriptable; Type 3 - distinct entities that are not transcriptable; and Type 4 - university-level certificate programs.

The HRCMA Certificate will be a type 2 program with distinct entities that are transcriptable.

Stay tuned for more details on our launch date and how to apply!

For our Health & Risk Master's Program, visit: bit.ly/MSUHRCMA
Questions? You can email our academics program coordinator Lisabeth [email protected] or schedule a meeting with our program director on the HRCMA website.

🔊 Friendly reminder that applications for the Health & Risk Communication MA Program at Michigan State University are due April 1st! Please ensure you have your applications submitted by the deadline.

Questions? You can email our academics program coordinator Lisabeth [email protected] or schedule a meeting with our program director on the HRCMA website.

Visit bit.ly/MSUHRCMA for more information on our program.