Objective:
This major prepares graduates for entry-level work or for graduate studies in health communication fields. This major is designed for students with an interest in helping people in medicine and healthcare situations but who are not seeking to be direct care providers. The major also prepares students interested in advocating for the medical and healthcare needs of individuals and communities, and for those wishing to go on in careers or graduate school in public health, health administration, health communication, or community health.
Administrator: Chair, Department of Communication Arts & Science
Requirements: 53 credits
Required Courses:
Item #
Title
Credits
COMM4950 Internship in Communication (1-3) (3 required)
+
3
COMM4970 Senior Project (1-2) (1 required) May be repeated two times for elective credit
+
1
BSNS3530 or BSNS3880
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
53
Recommended General Education:
Item #
Title
Credits
BIOL1060/BIOL1060L or BIOL2010/BIOL2010L and BIOL2030/BIOL2030L
+
4
-
8
Sub-Total Credits
10-14
Total Credits
53