With a focus on communication theory, research and application, this program will prepare students for a variety of careers that include health communication specialist, risk manager, director of communication and public affairs, communication project specialist, security specialist, director of external affairs, health communication training and development officer and safety training and development officer to name but a few. Employment projections indicate a 24 percent growth in demand over the next five years (www.bls.gov).

What you will experience in Ashland University’s Health and Risk Communication Program?

• You will acquire the theory and skills that are in high demand by both governmental and private agencies and organizations.

• You will engage in research with faculty who are certified in risk communication and actively consult government and private sector organizations on risk and crisis communication.

• You will develop a most impressive portfolio consisting of state, regional and national conference presentations, scholarly research and publication that will be applicable to a variety of health, risk and crisis situations and organizations.

• You will study with faculty who regularly publish scholarly articles and books and are considered leaders in their field.

• You will have the opportunity to participate in internships with a variety of health and safety organizations throughout the state of Ohio which is known for its quality health and safety organizations.

• You will be graduating from the only undergraduate program of its kind in the country with the unique skills that are in high demand in a variety of organizations both public and private.