Health Communication

Innovative Programming, Real-World Experience, Expert Faculty

In the ever-evolving world of medicine, high-quality health care is reinforced by clear, effective communication. As the healthcare industry grows, the demand for this skill is growing fast. We designed our Health Communication program to meet that need, teaching you the skills and strategies to facilitate such essential communication and increase the effectiveness of the healthcare system as a whole.

Our Health Communication majors benefit from our seasoned faculty members and innovative programming. They also have the added advantage of proximity to Charlotte’s vibrant healthcare community, which is home to more than 100 healthcare organizations, including Atrium Health, the largest healthcare system in the Carolinas.

“I got my job at Orlando Health because of my courses in health communication. My boss told me that without this coursework experience, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I help with physician onboarding and prepare all the marketing materials. I also work in the service line marketing for the cancer institute, heart institute, and help market to the Orlando community, including helping with events and symposiums.”

– Lauren Quinn ’19, marketing specialist at Orlando Health

Program Highlights

• As a Health Communication major at Queens, you’ll learn to design health communication campaigns and develop skills in strategic communication, media production, and research.
• You’ll also learn how to address important social and community issues that impact health inequities everywhere.
• The surrounding Charlotte community is a perfect place to complete your studies in health communication, with a vibrant and innovative healthcare market that offers a variety of internship and career opportunities for students and new grads alike.
• You’ll emerge from our program ready to take on a variety of roles within healthcare organizations or to pursue graduate school to advance your education and your career.

Your Degree in Action

With a degree in Health Communication, you can find employment in: 

• Public relations 
• Patient Education 
• Health Administration 
• Digital and social communications 
• Healthcare policy and advocacy 
• Community health and advocacy 
• Non-profit organizations 
• Health and pharmaceutical marketing 
• Patient navigation 
• Graduate school

Selected Courses

• Communication Theory (COM 250) 
• Health Communication Campaigns (COM 307) 
• Global Communication and Culture (COM 327) 
• Social Media and Audience (MMS 359) 

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