Overview

During the Communication Studies, Health Communication program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte the emphasis is placed on the social construction of health, structural and social determinants of health, patient-provider communication, communication in healthcare organizations, interpersonal and family communication about health, mental health, gender, spirituality, disability, and aging.

Degree Requirements

The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies requires 120 credit hours.

In addition to completing the core course requirements for the Communication Studies major, students may also complete coursework in a specific concentration of study, or electives as specified for those students who are completing the major without a concentration.

Courses that are required within a particular concentration or used as electives within the concentration cannot simultaneously be used to fulfill Major Course requirements. The concentrations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue more extensive study in the communication context most relevant to their professional and social goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Speaking

Communication Theory

Persuasion

Topics in Health Communication

Culture, Health, and Disease

Food, Nutrition, and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Complete and submit your online application.

Pay the $75 application fee

Submit an official high school transcript.

Submit one required essay
SAT or ACT test scores (Optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20018 USD / year

≈ 20018 USD / year
Out-of-State

20018 USD / year

≈ 20018 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3812 USD / year

≈ 3812 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Degree Requirements

Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

Charlotte

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