Overview

Public health campaigns, client-provider interactions, cultural constructions of health and illness, telemedicine, health journalism, environmental risk, and community-based health organizations are just a few of the contexts, and there is a growing need for non-allied health communication professionals.

One of the unique characteristics of the Bethany Lutheran College student body is the desire to serve. This desire makes Health Communication Major an exciting opportunity for our students.

They will have an opportunity to grow in a field that uses the principles of communication to address health care issues in a variety of contexts.

Program Goal

Introduce the role of communication in creating healthy individuals and social structures from a non-medical perspective.

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the role of communication in shaping health care messages and public acceptance of these messages.
Interpret the development and use of health related messages and media in a variety of contexts.
Develop goals and strategies of health promotion as it relates to pathways in administration, public policy, public health campaign, health education, and/or health advocacy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication
Current Health Issues
Human Growth and Development
Risk Management
Organizational Communication
Integrated Marketing Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Health Administration View 993 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript (or college transcript for transfer students)
Copy of any certificate or degree obtained
Results from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or another approved English proficiency indicator.
If the student is from an English-speaking country, then official ACT or SAT scores shall be evaluated instead of English proficiency test.
For students transferring from another US college or university, the test requirements may be waived pending review of official college transcripts.
One letter of recommendation
Certificate of financial responsibility and supporting documents (bank statement)
Passport copy

Tuition Fee

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International

29280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29280 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29280 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

29280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29280 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Mankato

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Communication.

Available Scholarships

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