Health Communication

Overview

Key facts

• The major offers a strong foundation in the liberal arts, health sciences, and general communication, as well as specialized coursework in advertising, public relations, journalistic and public relations writing, and visual media. It is deeply concerned with examination of the issues surrounding health-in-society, and emphasizes critical thinking regarding those issues.Skilled health communication professionals have become central to the success of the health care industry, including its success in maintaining wellness and conquering disease.

• Developed in cooperation with West Michigan health communication professionals, it has the distinction of being one of only a few such majors offered at the undergraduate level in the United States.
• Graduates of this program are employed by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, HMOs, state and local health departments, and other health-related organizations and corporations.

• Hospitals, HMOs, and other health-related organizations

• Pharmaceutical companies

• State and local health departments

Why Study Health Communication at Grand Valley State University ?

• The study of communications at Grand Valley emphasizes a broad understanding of the field combined with a solid knowledge of specific technical skills.

• Foregrounding a liberal arts context, emphasis is placed on learning-by-doing.

• Students frequently participate in creative performances, exhibitions, and publications related to their chosen major field of study.

• State-of-the-art facilities support current and emergent technologies and enhance student competence in their use.

• Students can work in internships in a professional setting.