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Bachelor of Arts - Health Communication

University of Houston

Houston campus — Houston, Texas, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 26,096
Application Fee
USD 90
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Health communication is one of the fastest growing areas in the communication field and a stated focus of Healthy People 2020, the Centers for Disease Control, the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine), and the National Cancer Institute. Students who major in health communication develop the communication competencies needed to inform and influence individual and community decisions for improving health. Experiences of health and illness are ubiquitous to everyone, and the health communication major spans all areas of the communication field. Students majoring in health communication study the relationship between communication and health in interpersonal, organizational, and mediated contexts. They may also take courses in health-related disciplines. The University of Houston's goal is to provide students who major in health communication with the knowledge and skills needed to address specific communication issues and socially relevant problems. Within the classroom, they complete practical projects and interact with diverse members of the community (e.g., providers, patients, advocates, organizational members). Students majoring in health communication also secure internships with health-related organizations in the Texas Medical Center and greater Houston community. The health communication major is designed for students who aspire to become communication specialists in health environments or address societal challenges related to communication and health. The program prepares them for a variety of careers in healthcare contexts, including hospitals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and medical settings. Graduates with a degree in health communication may seek jobs as health communication specialists, health educators, curriculum/instructional designers, patient advocates, health directors, public relations practitioners, and health campaign developers, or may pursue graduate study in health communication for careers in teaching and research.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 26,096
Application fee
USD 90
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
2 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Houston campus

Houston, Texas, United States

4800 Calhoun Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Established in 1927, the University of Houston empowers students in their pursuit of learning, discovery, leadership, and engagement. Located in the sprawling Metropolis, the university's premier Tier One campus provides students with cutting-edge programs including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, distance and continuing education studies. Ranked among the best colleges in America, University of Houston is home to award-winning faculty, innovative research centers, alumni who have become international leaders and one of the most diverse student populations in the nation. The University of H...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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