Health Communication (Minor)

Program overview

Learn to apply communication best practices in health care settings with a minor in health communication. This minor includes a curriculum of theory, research and application, focusing on health issues in the interpersonal, organizational, public and mass-mediated contexts.

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Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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Minor requirements

Our 25-credit minor focuses on analyzing different health care contexts, how to accommodate increasingly diverse populations and strategies to enhance communication with patients, colleagues, peers, and family members/caregivers.

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Health Communication (Minor)

Nancy Wiencek

Professor, Department Chair

Department of Communication, Journalism, and Media

Fine Arts Building

nwiencek [at] rider.edu

(609) 895-5420

Academic Focus: Communication