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Master of Science in Health Communication
Through extensive research and theory, candidates develop the knowledge and communication skills to pursue careers as teachers, researchers and policy experts in academia, government, non-profit or private organizations. Courses are designed to educate you in human communication theory and methodology and to evaluate important communication topics such as delivering upsetting news, the accuracy of the media, the digital divide, public advocacy, intercultural sensitivity, health literacy and the quality of interpersonal relationships. Career and Internship Opportunities Chapman’s Orange County, California location provides unparalleled opportunities for research, internships and work experiences through our faculty’s strong relationships with agencies, organizations, universities and hospitals throughout Southern California and the world. Faculty Scholarship Our faculty is involved with the National Communication Association, the International Communication Association, the National Institutes of Health - including the Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute, and the National Library of Medicine. As active researchers, our distinguished faculty have published numerous books and dozens of scholarly articles concerning the applications of communication in society and serve as editors of leading research journals.
Course of Study Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences–Health Communication Track may complete up to 9 credits of this graduate coursework during their senior year. Core Courses (15 credits):
Specialized Content Courses (12 credits):
6 credits of specialized content in courses outside the department. Practicum (3 credits from the following):
Courses are generally offered one night per week, Monday through Thursday,
Admission Procedures
For additional admission information, contact the Office of Graduate Admission:
Financing your Education Financial Aid Office
About the Program Director A highly regarded teacher-scholar whose published work spans more than 100 research articles and scholarly book chapters, Dr. Sparks is the author and editor of more than 10 books in the areas of communication, health, and aging with a distinct focus on cancer communication science. Her recent books include Health Communication in the 21st Century (Blackwell, 2008 with Kevin B. Wright and Dan O'Hair), Handbook of Communication and Cancer Care (Hampton Press, 2007 with Dan O'Hair and Gary Kreps), Cancer, Communication and Aging (Hampton Press, 2008 with Dan O'Hair and Gary Kreps), Talking Cancer (Aresta, 2008 with Melinda M. Villagran), and Patient-Provider Interaction (Polity Press, 2009 with Melinda M. Villagran). Dr. Sparks has also served as editor of Communication Research Reports and currently serves on several editorial boards, including Journal of Applied Communication Research, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and Communication Quarterly.
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Explore the role of communication in society
Dr. Lisa Sparks received her Ph.D. in communication from the University of Oklahoma in 1998. In addition to her role as Director of Graduate Studies for the M.S. in Health Communication, Dr. Sparks is Professor and Presidential Research Fellow of Health and Risk Communication. Prior to joining Chapman in 2006, Dr. Sparks occupied positions at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia where she served as Director of Graduate Programs and General Education Courses, affiliated faculty with the National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases and the Center for Social Science Research, and the University of Texas at San Antonio, positions she held until she joined Chapman University.