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Rutgers University - New Brunswick School of Communication and Information Master of Health Communication and Information
Rutgers University - New Brunswick School of Communication and Information

Rutgers University - New Brunswick School of Communication and Information

Master of Health Communication and Information

New Brunswick, USA

Master degree

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Health Communication and Information focuses on effective communication within health contexts. This program equips students with essential skills to convey health information effectively in various formats and build communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences. The curriculum is designed to enhance understanding of public health issues and technology's role in health communication.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in health communication, public health, healthcare marketing, and digital health strategies. Opportunities include roles in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. This program prepares students to become experts in health messaging and its impact on community well-being.

The Master of Health Communication and Information (MHCI) program focuses on the communication, information, and media aspects of health-related policies and practices. Classes will explore the critical systems and interactions that support wellness in interpersonal, community, organizational, and public settings. Our program is designed to enable you to navigate and leverage the intersections of communication, information, and media in an environment of information overload. Our MHCI degree focuses on the various communication modalities and the strategic and managerial aspects of information systems in healthcare.

Work with expert faculty who integrate theory and practice to keep you abreast of current healthcare practices and trends. Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on how communication and information can affect outcomes for illness and disease. Acquire the skills needed to contribute to the evolution and development of healthcare campaigns and interventions.