Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 12 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Arts program in communication with a concentration in health communication prepares you to design and deliver strategic messages that inform, motivate and empower individuals and communities to achieve better health. The curriculum integrates health care, marketing, behavior-change theory, health strategy, digital media, and emerging eHealth and mHealth technologies, giving you the tools to navigate the complex communication challenges within today's health landscape. Because effective communication underpins every sector of health care --- involving health outreach, patient care, organizational leadership and policy development --- the field encompasses a wide range of skills, including education and outreach, health advocacy, culturally competent communication, provider-patient interaction, crisis and risk communication and data-informed messaging. This comprehensive training ensures you can connect with diverse audiences and elevate health outcomes across multiple settings. GI Bill® benefitsThis new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Concentration | 9 credits |
| Other Requirement | 3 credits |
| Restricted Elective | 3 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 501 | Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| COM 504 | Theories and Models in Communication | 3 |
| COM 530 | Training and Development | 3 |
| COM 540 | Conducting Communication Research | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 511 | Health Communication and Social Change | 3 |
| COM 512 | Health and Organizational Communication Inquiry | 3 |
| COM 513 | Health Communication Across Contexts | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 9 credits | |
Other Requirement
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 598 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Total Other Requirement | 3 credits | |
Restricted Elective
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 598 | Special Topics | 3 |
| TPH 501 | Foundations of Public Health I | 3 |
| TPH 553 | Health Technology and Equity | 3 |
| TPH 557 | Public Health Technology Ethics, Policy and Law | 3 |
| Total Restricted Elective | 3 credits | |
Culminating Experience
Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see their advisor for the list of approved topics for COM 598. For restricted electives coursework, students select one course from the list.
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