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The Health Communication Online Master of Science provides techniques for developing effective health communication strategies. Recognizing that many health problems could be avoided if people were more informed, HCOM teaches how to change unhealthy behavior using strategic communication. The program is asynchronous and offered 100% online, providing a comprehensive understanding of health communication and also allows students to specialize in areas most relevant to their careers. These specializations include interpersonal, family, organizational, socially mediated and cultural communication. These specializations appeal to workers in medicine, nursing, pharmaceuticals, public health, healthcare administration and patient advocacy. HCOM is designed to accommodate the lifestyle of working professionals, enabling students to advance their expertise without sacrificing work or home life. Although the majority of HCOM students balance class with work, HCOM still boasts a 95% graduation rate.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Health Communication Online Master of Science provides techniques for developing effective health communication strategies. Recognizing that many health problems could be avoided if people were more informed, HCOM teaches how to change unhealthy behavior using strategic communication. The program is asynchronous and offered 100% online, providing a comprehensive understanding of health communication and also allows students to specialize in areas most relevant to their careers. These specializations include interpersonal, family, organizational, socially mediated and cultural communication. These specializations appeal to workers in medicine, nursing, pharmaceuticals, public health, healthcare administration and patient advocacy. HCOM is designed to accommodate the lifestyle of working professionals, enabling students to advance their expertise without sacrificing work or home life. Although the majority of HCOM students balance class with work, HCOM still boasts a 95% graduation rate.
Admission Requirements
3+
7+
103+
GRE scores are not required for admission into the HCOM program. We believe we can make sound judgments about your potential for success in this program based upon your academic records, recommendation letters, statement of purpose and resume. TOEFL scores are required for international students, however.
Jan
Aug
Domestic
22,784 USD
International
22,784 USD
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, United States
# 42QS Subject Rankings
22,784 USDTuition Fee/year
Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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