Health Communication Focus
We are excited to launch a new health communication focus as part of Fairfield’s Master of Arts in Communication program!
The field of health communication lies at the intersection of communication studies and public health. It is a rapidly expanding field that plays an important role in shaping public health planning, campaigns, and outcomes. Coursework related to the health communication focus will equip students with the tools they need in the workforce to research and apply messaging that promotes health equity, encourages behavior change, combats health disparities, and improves patient-centered outcomes in various communication contexts. Graduate students will explore a variety of topics, including theories related to communication and public health. By combining research, theory, and methods, the health communication focus will empower students to address important health issues and contribute to a healthier and more informed society.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant coursework includes (but is not limited to): | ||
| COMM 5324 | Crisis Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5325 | Organizational Communication and Advertising | 3 |
| COMM 5328 | Palliative Care Communication in the United States and Italy | 3 |
| COMM 5330 | Misinformation in Digital Media | 3 |
| COMM 5336 | Social Media | 3 |
| COMM 5337 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5341 | End of Life Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5343 | Ethics and Medical Marketing Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5347 | Communication in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| COMM 5348 | Health Risk Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5400 | Communication Philosophies, Theories, and Research Traditions | 3 |
| COMM 5401 | Communication Research Design and Methodologies | 3 |
| COMM 5430 | Written Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5501 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5522 | Communication and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| COMM 5537 | New Media Studies | 3 |
| COMM 5539 | Advertising and Consumer Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5540 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5547 | Healthcare Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 5548 | Health Communication | 3 |