EIU Health Communication

Coursework

Fillable Curriculum Guides for Download

* Curriculum Guide, 2024-2025 (pdf)
* Curriculum Guide, 2023-2024 (pdf)

Academic Catalog listing

REQUIRED COURSES: 47 HRS

• HCM 2910 - Introduction to Health Communication
• HCM 3910 - Communication in Health Professions
• HCM 4910 - Applied Health Communication
• HCM 4950 - Special Topics in Health Communication
• PUBH 2800 - Health Education Research Methods I

OR

• CMN 3000 - Communication Research Methods
• CMN 2040 - Argumentation & Critical Thinking
• CMN 2630 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
• CMN 3100 - Persuasion
• CMN 3710 - Intercultural Communication
• PUBH 2270 - Community Health
• PUBH 2700 - Marketing Concepts for Health Promotion Professionals
• PUBH 3700 - Community Health Behavior Methods
• PUBH 3750 - Health Care Delivery Systems
• CMN 4275 - Internship

OR

• PUBH 4275 - Internship

OPTION ELECTIVES: 12 HRS

• CMN 2010 - Introduction to Communication Theories
• CMN 2650 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
• CMN 2920 - Introduction to Public Relations
• CMN 2990 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies
• CMN 3030 - Promotional Communication
• CMN 3650 - Case Studies in Organizational Communication
• CMN 3640 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication
• CMN 3660 - Communication and Conflict Management
• CMN 3903 - Rhetoric of Gender and Sexuality
• CMN 3940 - Advertising: Theory and Practice
• CMN 3950 - Conferences and Event Planning
• CMN 3960 - Public Relations Writing and Production
• CMN 3980 - Strategic Social Media Communication
• CMN 4765 - Communication in Families
• CMN 4950 - Workplace Relationships
• PUBH 2200G - Health Citizenship
• PUBH 2900 - Human Diseases
• PUBH 3100 - Disasters and Public Health: Planning and Response
• PUBH 3300 - Mitigation of Unintentional Injuries
• PUBH 3500 - Human Sexuality
• PUBH 3560 - Women’s Health
• PUBH 3765 - Principles of Epidemiology
• PUBH 4770 - Health Services Administration
• PUBH 4800 - Drugs and Society
• PUBH 4830 - Perspectives on Health and Humor
• PUBH 4890 - Health and Aging

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 59 HRS