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Health Communication Minor
The Health Communication Minor provides those planning a career in health professions or public relations in a health setting with a unique program in the State of Illinois. The minor combines an understanding of the health care industry, public policy, and strategic communication into a superior program of study.
Total Hours: 38
26 semester hours including the following courses as well as 12 semester hours of electives selected in consultation with a Health Communication Advisor; to total 38 semester hours.
HST 2000
Principles of Human Health. (3 credits)
HST 2250
Professions in School and Community Health. (1 credits)
HST 2270
Community Health. (3 credits)
HST 3750
Health Care Delivery Systems. (3 credits)
HST 3910
Communication in Health Professions. (3 credits)
cross listed with SPC 3910
HST 4910
Applied Health Communication. (3 credits)
cross listed with SPC 4910
SPC 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
SPC 2630
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)
SPC 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
SPC 3910
Communication in Health Professions. (3 credits)
cross listed with HST 3910
SPC 4275
Internship. (1 to 12 credits)
(1 hr)
SPC 4910
Applied Health Communication. (3 credits)
cross listed with HST 4910
Information sourced from the 2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.