Graduation Plan
Health Communication Specialization
The HHS degree requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 40 credits of upper-division coursework, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. Student-specific plans may differ & students should meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan.
Students interested in the Health Communication Certificate must fill out the certificate declaration form. General questions about the certificate may be sent to the Program Coordinator, Dr. Andy King, at andy.king@utah.edu. Specific questions about the certificate enrollment process can be sent to comm-advisor@utah.edu.
Year 1
Semester 1
Complete Utah Bound Orientation | Participate in Welcome Activities
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| MATH QL | 3 | GE - QL |
| WRTG 1010 | 3 | GE - WR1 |
| Humanities Gen Ed (QUEST 1130 recommended) | 3 | GE - HF |
| ED PS 2000 Concepts and Principles of Behavior | 3 | Major Core, ABA license |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Semester 2
Meet with a Student Success Coach | Meet with your Academic Advisor
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| WRTG 2010 | 3 | GE - WR2 |
| American Institutions Gen Ed | 3 | GE - AI |
| Life Science Gen Ed | 3 | GE - LS |
| HHS 2100 Human Behavior & Social Environment | 3 | Major Core |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Year 2
Semester 3
Declare your HHS Emphasis by the end of this semester | Meet with your Academic Advisor
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Gen Ed | 3 | GE - BF |
| Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | GE - FF |
| SW 2715 Dynamics of Addiction | 3 | Major Core |
| HHS 2700 Social Determinants of Health | 3 | Major Core |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Semester 4
Meet with your Student Success Coach | Get involved with a Student Organization
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Gen Ed | 3 | GE - PS |
| International Requirement (H EDU 5060) | 3 | BD - IR; Health COMM Specialization Tier 3 |
| DISAB 3000 Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 | Major Core; BD - DV |
| HHS 3000 Stats | 4 | Major Core; BD - DVQI |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 16 credits
Year 3
Semester 5
Meet with your Academic Advisor | Check your degree audit
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Div. Writing/Communication (H EDU 4210) or General Elective | 3 | BD - CW; to reach 120 credits |
| Upper Div. Writing/Communication (H EDU 5300) | 3 | BD - IR; Health COMM Specialization Tier 3 |
| HHS 3050 Crisis Intervention | 3 | Major Core, Crisis Intervention Certification |
| HHS 3550 Social Diversity and Cultural Understanding | 3 | Major Core |
| COMM 3115 Comm. Science, Health, Environment | 3 | Major Core |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Semester 6
Connect with U Career Success | Learn about HHS Internship Opportunities
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 3150 Tackling Taboo Topics or HHS 3110 Practice I | 3 | Major Core |
| HHS 3110 Practice I or COMM 3150 Tackling Taboo Topics | 3 | Major Core |
| HHS 3710 Case Management | 3 | Major Core |
| HHS 4430 Practice II or ED PS 4050 Group Dynamics | 3 | Major Core |
| COMM 5115 Health Communication | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
| Complete 2 of these Tier 2 Courses: (COMM 3590, 5116, 5117, 5118, 5140, 5150, 5200, 5365, 5370, 5490, 5640, 5815, 5820) | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Year 4
Semester 7
Prepare for your HHS Internship | Check your degree audit
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| HHS 4401 Research (prereq HHS 3000) | 3 | Major Core |
| GERON 5001 Introduction to Aging | 3 | Major Core |
| Complete 1 of these Tier 2 Courses: (COMM 5117, 5118, 5815) | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
| Complete 2 of these Tier 2 Courses: (COMM 3590, 5116, 5117, 5118, 5140, 5150, 5200, 5365, 5370, 5490, 5640, 5815, 5820) | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
| Complete 2 Approved Tier 3 Courses: (ECON 5190; FCS 5180, 5390, 5430, 5630; FPMD 4500, 5005, 5520, 5530, 5540; GERON 5220, 5370; H EDU 5060, 5100, 5300; PHIL 5520; POLS 5321; SOC 4674, 5720) | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
Semester Total: 15 credits
Semester 8
Apply for graduation | Meet with a Career Coach
| Course | Credits | Fulfills Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| HHS XXXX Internship | 5 | Major Core |
| HHS 4680 Suicide Prevention | 3 | Major Core |
| Complete 2 Approved Tier 3 Courses: (ECON 5190; FCS 5180, 5390, 5430, 5630; FPMD 4500, 5005, 5520, 5530, 5540; GERON 5220, 5370; H EDU 5060, 5100, 5300; PHIL 5520; POLS 5321; SOC 4674, 5720) | 3 | Health COMM Specialization |
| General Elective | 3 | To reach 120 credits |
Semester Total: 14 credits
Total Credits: 120
Degree Requirements Summary
| Category | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirement | 33 | |
| Major Core | 51 | |
| Specialization Course | 18 | |
| General Elective | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 |