Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication Studies - Health Communication in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Health communication explores how communication influences health awareness, promotion, and maintenance. Healthcare practitioners rely on communication as a vital instrument for illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Additionally, communication serves as the primary means through which people gain knowledge about health concepts and positive lifestyle choices. Those pursuing research in this field might investigate topics like doctor-patient interactions, public health initiatives, organizational communication in medical settings, family health discussions, as well as issues surrounding mental wellbeing, gender roles, faith, disabilities, and senior care.
The Communication Studies graduate program provides broad exposure rather than specialization, with coursework spanning five key disciplines: Health Communication, Rhetorical/Cultural Analysis, Media Research, Organizational Dynamics, and Public Relations Strategy. This curriculum balances theoretical foundations with practical application. Participants undergo intensive instruction in research methodologies and conceptual frameworks while having the flexibility to pursue personal academic interests through elective selections and their culminating thesis project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the graduate program in Communication Studies is open to qualified graduates of recognized colleges and universities accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency. To complete the application process, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better as an undergraduate, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the junior and senior years. Applicants should submit the following materials with their admissions application:
Completed Graduate Admissions application form
Personal statement explaining professional goals, program fit, and relevant experience
Academic writing sample that showcases writing and critical thinking skills
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members that can speak to the applicant's academic prowess
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For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Completed Graduate Admissions application form
Personal statement explaining professional goals, program fit, and relevant experience
Academic writing sample that showcases writing and critical thinking skills
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty members that can speak to the applicant's academic prowess
Transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Tuition
USD
19,645