Media Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Academic Programs
Media Studies is an area and field of study that explores the content, history, and impact of various forms of media. Students examine all areas of media from aesthetic, artistic, critical, cultural, technical, and theoretical perspectives.
Audrey Hopwood, Health Communication Minor
The reason I chose Health Communication as a minor is that it works nicely with my major. Working with patients, I need to be able to communicate effectively.
Tiana Tran, Health Communication Minor
There are so many ways health information can be written, interpreted, and understood. Health Communication helps me identify these aspects and present them to my audience: simply, clearly, and effectively.
Why Health Communication?
Health Communication at Minnesota State Mankato combines coursework from majors such as Communication and Media, Technical Communication, and Applied Health Sciences to create a major tailor-made to students' interests and career goals.
Health Communication, BS
BS in Health Communication provides undergraduate students with multidisciplinary skills for communicating in health settings or about health and medical topics.
Health Communication Minor
The Health Communication minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with writing and speaking skills for use in health and medical settings.
Career Opportunities
These Potential Careers in Health Communication set you up for success across numerous fields and disciplines—from patient advocacy to digital copywriting.
Health Communication Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff contact information for Health Communication.
