Program: Health Science: Concentration in Health Communication [HSC/HCOM] - SUNY Cortland

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

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

B. Required Courses: 20 credits

C. 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.

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B. Required Courses: 20 credits

Select All: 10 credit hours

Select One: Three credit hours

Select One: One credit hour

Select Two: Six credit hours

C. Internship

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

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