
Health Communication
The Health Communication track concentrates on communication and health-related issues specifically related to African American and other under-represented groups. The research focuses on the role communication plays in health promotion and disease prevention. Students are encouraged to develop culturally appropriate communication studies designed to help reduce health disparities. Emphasis is also placed on social justice research and research designed to help achieve health equity among minority populations and communities.
Courses
Communication Theory and Research Foundations
Critical Discourse Analysis
Critical Studies Research Methodology
Dissertation
Field Research in Communication
ProSeminar in Communication Theory and Research
Qualitative Research Methodology
Quantitative Research Methodology
Seminar in Communication and Popular Culture
Contact Us
CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATIONS
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
300 Bryant St NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-7694
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
admission@howard.edu
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Phone: (202) 806-2763 or
(202) 806-2755
Fax: (202) 806-4465
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