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Program Type: Undergraduate

School: School of Media & Communication

Degree Requirements


Students majoring in Health Communication will learn about the important role communication plays in enhancing individual and societal health, developing skills that will prepare them for careers in fields such as patient advocacy, health media campaigns, and care coordination.

Online Program Available

Program Contact

Zach Hart, Ph.D.
Professor
GH 508
859-572-5573
hartz@nku.edu

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Students in the Spotlight

Tierra Baldwin

Tierra Baldwin

Graduating Year: 2019

Education: Majors in Health Communication, Minor in Healthcare Ethics and Policy

Co-curricular activities at NKU?

"Throughout my time at NKU, I was involved in organizations such as NKU R.O.C.K.S, student support services (TRIO), health professions club, Ethics Bowl 2019, Lambda Pi Eta (honor society of the National Communication Association), peer mentor for the Campbell County Drug-Free Alliance Summit at NKU, and student representative for the faculty search committee for the health communication department. I had a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the analysis and write-up of a research article on disability health care under medicaid with Dr. Whittney Darnell."

Favorite NKU memory?

"I am also grateful to have had the opportunity to intern at the University of Kentucky International Center where I was a journalism and copyright intern. I also interned at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as an inside sales intern (licensed health insurance agent). I had many great memories at NKU, but my all time favorite was having the opportunity to speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony. I will always be thankful for the time and connections that I made during my experience at NKU."

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  • Career Paths: A Health Communication degree prepares students to be a communicator who is valued for their capabilities in making presentations, running meetings, conducting research, managing people and working effectively with others, leading to positions such as:
    • Patient Liaison
    • Healthcare Researcher
    • Patient-Provider Communication Consultant
    • Communication Trainer
  • Co-Op Opportunities: Whatever your career focus, you can gain valuable on-the-job experience in an internship or co-op arranged through NKU Career Services.
    NKU students are gaining professional experience with area organizations such as St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and the Northern Kentucky Health Department.
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