Dr. Michael Mackert

Professor

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Biography

Michael Mackert is a Professor and Director of the Center for Health Communication at the University of Texas at Austin. His work primarily focuses on the strategies used in traditional and new digital media to provide effective health communication, particularly for audiences with low health literacy. He leads various projects addressing public health issues, including tobacco cessation, opioid overdose prevention, and the role of men in prenatal health. His research aims to generate evidence-based health communication strategies that contribute to the scholarship of health communication. Mackert holds a Ph.D. and has expertise in telemedicine, health communication, communication of complex health issues, audience targeting, tailored messaging, media campaigns, and translating research into practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.