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Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

The program requires the following courses:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Advertising
  • Health Communication Systems
  • Health Care Management
  • News Reporting
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Career Options

Health communication graduates are employed by:

  • Hospitals, HMOs, and other health-related organizations
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • State and local health departments

Visit gvsu.edu/soc for more information.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Health Communication at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Communications
  • Media Relations
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Immunization
  • Writing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Journalism
  • Research
  • Presentations

Source: EMSI, 2020

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