Communicating health information clearly, accurately, and accessibly is one of the most critical challenges in modern public health — and one of the most mishandled. GCU's Health Communication minor prepares students to design and implement effective health communication strategies across diverse populations and media platforms, combining public health policy, PR writing, media studies, and communication skills. Ideal for Nursing, Health Sciences, Social Work, Communication, and Public Health-track students.
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This minor is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Some courses are taught by GCU faculty members. Other courses are taught by faculty members employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight is reviewed and approved by Georgian Court University. Students register through GCU and receive GCU academic credit.
The Health Communication minor prepares students to effectively communicate health-related information and promote public understanding of health issues across diverse populations. Students develop skills in crafting clear, culturally competent, and ethically sound messages for a variety of audiences and media platforms, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches to health communication strategy design and implementation.
This minor prepares students to effectively communicate health-related information and promote public understanding of health issues across diverse populations. Students will gain skills in crafting clear, culturally competent, and ethically sound messages for a variety of audiences and media platforms. The Health Communication minor incorporates interdisciplinary approaches to equip students with the knowledge to design and implement strategies in a healthcare setting.
This concentration is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Some courses in the concentration are taught by GCU faculty members. Other courses in the concentration are taught by faculty members employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium is reviewed and approved by Georgian Court University. Students register through Georgian Court University and receive academic credit from Georgian Court University.
The Minor in Health Communication requires 18 credits from
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CM209 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3.0 |
| HCA111 | U.S. Healthcare Policy | 3.0 |
| HCA211 | Healthcare, Justice, Law, and Ethics | 3.0 |
| HCA391 | Strategic Healthcare Operations | 3.0 |
| Communications Electives (Choose One): | 3.0 | |
CM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
or CM100 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
CM105 | Public Speaking | |
CM251 | Intercultural Communication | |
CM252 | Organizational Communication | |
CM309 | Public Relations Writing | |
CM310 | Interpersonal Communication | |
CM350 | Special Topics (Health Communication) | |
| Electives (Choose One): | 3.0 | |
HCA100 | Career Exploration in Healthcare Admin | |
MK356 | Lifecycle & Email Marketing | |
SP101 | Elementary Spanish I (or any foreign language) | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
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