Health Communication Concentration
The concentration in Health Communication teaches you how to design health messages, campaigns, and how to effectively communicate about health in interpersonal and group settings. This innovative program focuses on how patients, practitioners, and the general public communicate about highly complex scientific and culturally-sensitive topics.
BA Health Communication - Communication
Experiential Opportunities
For students in the Health Communication concentration and Communication major in general, Coastal provides multiple opportunities to get hands-on experience to prepare you for a career.
Wally Campaign
Teal Nation Communications
Internships with Doctor's Offices
Courses
Foundations
(8 Courses)
COMM 140 - Modern Human Communication: Principles and Practices
COMM 150 - Media, Self and the World
COMM 275 - Communication Theory
COMM 276 - Communication Research
JOUR 201 - Foundations of Journalism
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2 upper-division (300 or 400-level course) in Communications, Communication, Languages, and Culture or Journalism
Specialization
(6 Courses)
COMM 311 - Health Communication
COMM 340 - Media Effects
COMM 411 - Health and the Media
COMM 412 - Interpersonal Health Communication
JOUR 309 - Introduction to Public Relations and Integrated Communication
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1 upper-division (300/400) level course in Public History, Communications, or Journalism
Capstone
(1 Course)
COMM 491 - Communication Capstone: Thesis
or
COMM 492 Q - Communication Capstone: Project
Program Faculty Spotlight
The faculty members in Health Communication conduct active research projects and campaign consulting work, often involving students.
Christina Selby
Associate Professor of Health Communication
Health and the Media, Substance Abuse, Interpersonal Health Communication
Kyle Holody
Associate Professor of Communication
Media Effects, Controversial Health Topics, Body Image
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Other Concentrations in Communication
Popular Certificates and Minors
Application Requirements
» Application
» $45 Application Fee
» Official Transcripts (Highschool, Secondary School, or Previous College)
» SAT/ACT Test Scores (optional)
For International Students
» Proof of English Proficiency (ESL Students)
» Passport
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