Overview

Research is at the heart of Chapman University's Health and Strategic Communication programme. Guided by mentors, students explore communication theories and strategies to develop next-level messaging that drives public awareness and institutional change.

In this programme, you’ll work with difference-making faculty to study the ways quality communication can improve patient-provider interactions, inform family decisions on health issues, and help resolve public health crises.

Key facts

Accelerate your growth in this unique evidence-based programme

Choose from one- or two-year options

Gain specialized expertise via research and teaching assistantships

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the HCOM MS Program have gone on to work in a variety of health-related careers at such organizations as:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Planned Parenthood

UCLA Health

Orange County United Way

The American Cancer Society

The Entertainment Industries Council

USC's Clinical and Translational Science Institute

County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency

Maricich Healthcare Communications

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Interpersonal Communication

Theories of Health Communication

Health Communication Campaigns

Training and Consulting in Healthcare Contexts

Individual Study in Health and Risk Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Health Sciences View 1131 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application for admission (includes $60 non-refundable application fee)

Official transcripts must be submitted from ALL degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.

3.00 is the minimum recommended undergraduate cumulative grade point average.

Graduate Admission Test Scores – The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required.

Letters of recommendation - Two letters of recommendation are required, including one which must be from an academic source who describes your professional and academic abilities.

Statement of intent – a 500 word essay addressing the area of communication in which you are interested, or how the program will help you reach your goals.

Resume – a resume or curriculum vitae is required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41250 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41250 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

41250 USD / year

≈ 41250 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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