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2015-2016 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Health Communication

Requirements for a Major in Health Communication

School of Communications Core Credits: 9

All students majoring in the School of Communications must complete the following core courses, for a total of nine credits:

Select one of two:

Capstone Requirement:

All students majoring in the School of Communications must take COM 495 (three credits) during their senior year. This Capstone course offers a synthesis of ideas and theories about one or more current critical issues in communication.

B.A. and B.S. Degree Requirements

All undergraduate programs in the School of Communications offer both the B.A. degree and the B.S. degree. All students selecting majors in the School of Communications must choose either the B.A. degree requirements or the B.S. degree requirements for a particular undergraduate program.

B.A. Degree Requirements

The B.A. degree requires a third-semester proficiency in a foreign language of the student's choice.

The B.S. Cognate for Health Communications is:

Biomedical Sciences Core Credits: 19

A higher-level laboratory biology class (such as BIO 120) can be substituted for BIO 104. A higher-level laboratory chemistry class (such as CHM 115) can be substituted for CHM 109. See the School of Communications for an evaluation and further recommendations.

Health Communication Core Credits: 27

Elective Group

(select two of four courses for 6 to 8 credits)

Note: You may consult with your faculty advisor for other possible elective courses.

Capstone Credits: 3

Health Communication Program Description

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