Health Communication, Minor
This minor prepares students to effectively communicate health-related information and promote public understanding of health issues across diverse populations. Students will gain skills in crafting clear, culturally competent, and ethically sound messages for a variety of audiences and media platforms. The Health Communication minor incorporates interdisciplinary approaches to equip students with the knowledge to design and implement strategies in a healthcare setting.
Minor Sequence
The Minor in Healthcare Communication requires 18 credits from
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CM209 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3.0 |
| HCA111 | U.S. Healthcare Policy | 3.0 |
| HCA211 | Healthcare, Justice, Law, and Ethics | 3.0 |
| HCA391 | Strategic Healthcare Operations | 3.0 |
| Communications Electives (Choose One): | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Mass Communication | ||
or CM100 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Public Relations Writing | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Special Topics (Health Communication) | ||
| Electives (Choose One): | 3.0 | |
| Career Exploration in Healthcare Admin | ||
| Lifecycle & Email Marketing | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (or any foreign language) | ||
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |