San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Health Communication in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,328
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore how communication and media influence public perceptions of health matters. Our health communication program was California's pioneering undergraduate major and remains among the few such offerings nationwide. Grounded in communication studies, the curriculum examines physician-patient interactions, public health campaigns, and crisis communication strategies. Coursework covers creating and evaluating health messages, healthcare promotion approaches, relationship dynamics in wellness contexts, and practical applications for disease prevention, health advocacy, and treatment education.
As California's inaugural health communication degree program and one of America's limited offerings, this major provides communication-focused studies in clinical interactions, public health initiatives, and emergency messaging. Students analyze health-related content across media while exploring allied health fields through complementary coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
If you are graduating from a high school outside of the United States, your application will be reviewed on the following admission criteria Completion of high school/secondary level. A certified copy of graduation certificate or diploma will be required prior to enrollment at SDSU. Review the Requirements by Country for country specific information.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (B grade or 80 percent) or higher.
English Proficiency: If you are attending or have attended a high school where English was not the primary language of instruction, you must meet university-level competence in English through one of the following:
TOEFL Passing score is 80 iBT and 550 paper or higher.
IELTS Passing overall score is 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
21,328