Health Communication
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
Learn about the role of communication and the media in shaping the public's understanding of health issues. Our major in health communication was the first in the state of California and one of only a handful of such programs in the United States. With a base in communication courses, you'll study topics such as doctor-patient communication, health communication campaigns, and communication in health risk and crisis.
Program Highlights
You'll take courses on the development and analysis of health-related messages and media; the goals and strategies of health care promotion; relationships, roles, situations, and social structures in the context of health maintenance and promotion; and applications to disease prevention, health advocacy, and communication concerning treatments.
Sample Courses
- Health Communication and Cultural Communities
- Patient-Provider Interaction
- Communication in Health Risk and Crisis
- Health, Families, and Communication Relationships
Career Options
Our graduates find positions in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, such as public health agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, health insurance companies, and other corporations.
- Dexcom
- Scripps Health
- CVS Health
- California Department of Public Health
Transferable Skills
- Thinking critically on scientific data and research
- Developing innovative approaches to explore solutions
- Technical writing
- Leading and contributing to a team
- Public speaking, presentation, and didactic skills
- Analyzing statistical data, reports, and research
- Conducting research and laboratory tests
- Writing scientific reports and papers
School of Communication
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts
