Health Communication

he study of Health Communication can contribute to health promotion in areas such as patient-family communication, health message and campaigns, health in mass media, public health, and technology and health. This minor is grounded in a curriculum of theory, research, and application, addressing health issues across the spectrum of interpersonal, cultural, organizational, public relations, and mass-mediated contexts. The Health Communication minor is designed to be a program for students from a wide variety of majors who may seek careers within health fields.

Department: 
Communication

What we offer

Health Communication Minor

Success Stories

Student Profile

Upwardly mobile

Graduating student Hunter Whitt applauds Wright State’s support of students with disabilities
Hunter Whitt will graduate from Wright State in December with a bachelor’s degree in communications, a minor in health communications and aspirations of becoming a school counselor.
Student Profile

Worldly wisdom

Grad student Holly-Kristina Averette comes home to Wright State after national, international hopscotching
Holly-Kristina Averette is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs, works as an administrative assistant in the Office of the President and serves as a President’s Ambassador
Alumni Profile

Photo opportunity

Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits.