2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Science with a concentration in Health Communication [HSC/HCOM]


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This concentration links the areas of communication and health. It is designed to prepare students to work in careers that use communication approaches to inform and influence personal and community actions that enhance health and promote the quality of life.

Career Potential

  • Health communication specialist with government agencies, health organizations, businesses
  • Health reporter
  • Consultant to public, private organizations

Required Courses: 23 credits


Internship


One eight-week internship must be completed in an approved agency or program with a health communication focus. Health science majors may use eight weeks of their 16-week fieldwork experience (HLH 499) to meet this requirement.

Health Science Program


Health Department Requirements: 13 credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


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