This program prepares students
to study communication in a variety of contexts within the health care
environment. Students study communication interaction between health
professionals and patients/clients and health promotion communication
strategies. This program prepares students for a variety of careers
including public relations director in a healthcare context, hospice
manager, health director for corporations and many others.
In addition to the 15 hours of required
communication studies courses, students studying health communication must
complete the following hours from among the depth requirements. Students are
encouraged to enroll in an internship during their junior or senior years.
Please follow the link to visit the Health
Communication Institute website.
Health Communication Institute
Courses
- SCOM 260. Introduction to Public Relations
- SCOM 261. Public Relations Techniques I:
Written
- SCOM 270. Introduction to Health
Communication
- SCOM 350. Organizational Communication
- SCOM 381 or 385. Research
- SCOM 470. Health Communication Campaigns
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