Health Communication - Boston University Online

Health Communication from Boston University Online is a Online Master Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Health care issues affect billions worldwide, and can range from health care reform to environmental crises. An effective and responsible communication strategy requires professionals with an understanding of biosystems and disease, nutrition and public health, the American health care system, and epidemiology-and the ability to communicate information in a way both the media and the public can understand. Developed in collaboration with Boston University's College of Communication, the Master of Science in Health Communication (MSHC) is the first degree of its type to be offered online, providing academic and professional preparation for students who wish to work within this important and emerging field. The online MSHC offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that focuses on: How to implement effective communication campaigns Analysis of health care issues in order to provide valuable information to the media, the public, and other critical stakeholders Understanding of biosystems and disease, nutrition and public health, the American health care system, and epidemiology Leadership skills in the emerging fields of health care marketing, public relations, health literacy, crisis management, and social marketing Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.