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The National Communication Association defines Health Communication as the “study of communication as it relates to health professionals and health education, including the study of provider-client interaction, as well as the diffusion of health information through public health campaigns.” The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that it is “a transdisciplinary field that is integral to a variety of other fields, including public health, healthcare, global health, and community development. Health communication is the field of theory, research, and practice which studies and uses communication strategies, methods, programs, and interventions as a means to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health.” Health communication is one of the most rapidly growing and exciting areas in the healthcare field. Southeast’s Department of Communication is excited to offer this new interdisciplinary major.
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