BA in Health Communication in Houston United States | University of Houston

Health communication represents one of the most rapidly expanding sectors within the communication discipline, highlighted as a key priority by Healthy People 2020, the CDC, the National Academy of Medicine (previously known as the Institute of Medicine), and the National Cancer Institute. Undergraduate students pursuing health communication gain essential skills to effectively communicate health information and shape both personal and community health decisions.Our bachelor's program in health communication stands among just a few nationwide, distinguishing itself from institutions that merely provide health communication as a concentration. We deliver an all-encompassing framework for healthcare and health promotion.

This major caters to students aiming to become communication experts in healthcare settings or tackle health-related communication challenges in society. The curriculum equips graduates for diverse roles across healthcare organizations, corporate environments, nonprofits, and clinical facilities. Career opportunities for health communication graduates include positions as health communication experts, wellness educators, instructional designers, patient support advocates, healthcare administrators, PR professionals, and health initiative coordinators, or they may advance to graduate studies for academic or research-oriented careers in the field.