MA in Communication Studies - Health Communication (Non-Thesis) in Miami United States | University of Miami

Health Communication represents a growing specialization within communication studies. This master's program offers comprehensive training in interpersonal communication within healthcare settings. Graduates can pursue roles as public health professionals, analysts, and strategists who create, assess, and implement health messaging for both private and public sectors, including advertising firms, PR agencies, and media outlets. The curriculum examines patient-provider dynamics, sociocultural factors, organizational communication in healthcare, and media influences. Students can choose between two options: a research-focused thesis path (30 credits) with faculty mentorship or a theory-driven non-thesis alternative (36 credits) centered on practical communication applications.