The Health Communication Option is specifically designed for students with a general interest in working in healthcare environments, promoting healthy lifestyle practices and promotion, and working to improve the dissemination of health information which influences personal health choices, health literacy, and the overall health of society. The study of health communication prepares students for careers in population health, health education and wellness programs, communication skill management, health technology, such as telemedicine and eHealth tools, social marketing, and government and non-profit organizations focused on health policy and support for patients and family caregivers.
Career pathways include health education in nonprofit or government agencies, pharmaceutical sales, healthcare research, social work and wellness, organizational health communication (including HR, corporate wellness programs), working with older adults, and patient navigation services to support healthcare professionals.