Health Communication, M.A.

M.A. in Health Communication (36 hours)

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Health Communication is a 36-hour program designed to equip students with the knowledge of transferable methods, models, and modes for effectively communicating in a wide range of health communication settings. The program focuses on three key contexts of effective communication: public health communication, healthcare provider-provider collaboration, and healthcare provider-patient interactions. The curriculum examines the relationship between theory and research, intercultural considerations, and standard best practices in communicating risk and health literacy information.

Required Foundation Courses

Complete Two

Required Health Communication Core Courses

Complete Eight

Elective Health Communication Courses

For Non-Thesis Matriculation Option Select Two

Required Matriculation M.A. Thesis and Oral Defense Option

For Thesis and Oral Defense Matriculation Option Complete Two

Required Matriculation Non-Thesis Option

For Non-Thesis Option Select Two From Electives