Areas of Emphasis
Health Communication
Students are required to complete three courses in their respective areas of emphasis. These courses include:
- ACS 530 Survey of Health Communication Theory and Research
- ACS 531 Culture, Health, and Communication
- ACS 532 Seminar in Health Communication Campaigns
This specialization prepares graduate students to solve important problems in healthcare by applying communication theories and methods. Students are offered opportunities to evaluate patient-caregiver communication, as well as to assess the impact of health communication campaigns. This provides highly relevant and practical knowledge at the intersection of the fast-evolving industries of communications and healthcare.
