Communication Studies Undergraduate Program

Communication Studies Minor

Communication Studies Minor

Communication studies may be chosen as a minor to satisfy certain bachelor degree programs with majors in other fields. This program consists of 18 semester hours in communication studies, at least nine of which must be upper division. In consultation with their communication studies minor advisor, students may select courses in the minor to meet their personal and professional goals.

 

Health Communication Minor

The health communication minor is a great option for students with majors in communication studies, mass communication, social work, pharmacy, pre-med, nursing, health sciences, kinesiology, and psychology.

If you are interested in a career that seeks to increase knowledge and awareness about health, change attitudes and behaviors, demonstrate healthy behaviors, improve public health outcomes (including in a crisis or day to day), advocacy, increase demand or support for health services and funding, or educate, then this minor is a great addition to your college experience. Health communication would benefit careers in nursing, any type of health care provider, public health journalists, public health scientists, information officers, employees with the Department of Health and Human Services at the national or state level, the Center for Disease Control, social workers, social advocators, academics, interventionists, therapists, and more.

Health Communication may be chosen as a minor to satisfy certain bachelor degree programs with majors in other fields. This program consists of 18 semester hours in various health related fields including health sciences, nursing, and more. In consultation with their communication studies minor advisor, students can focus their health communication minor based on their interests and goals.

Communication Studies (3hrs)

CMST 4319

Interpersonal Health Communication

 

Public Health (6hrs)

CMST 3324	Public Health Communication
ALHS 3360	Principles of Community & Public Health

 

Health Communication Electives (9hrs)

ALHS 1300	Personal & Community Wellness
ALHS 3362	Behavioral Health
ALHS 4335	Global Health
CMST 2313	Global Health Communication
CMST 3314	Patient Provider Communication
CMST 3325	Persuasive Communication
CMST 3345	Crisis Communication
CMST 3350	Risk Communication
CMST 3355	Communication & Personal Relationships
CMST 4310	Family Communication
CMST 4331	Intercultural Communication
CMST 4370	Undergraduate Internship Program in a health related field