CORPORATE AND HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS

As businesses become more strategic, sophisticated and intentional in how they approach and interact with stakeholders, there’s a growing need for business-savvy communication professionals who can deliver messages — and results.

Health Communication jobs in the public and private sector are also on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the healthcare field is projected to grow by more than 7% over the next decade - faster than the average for all occupations. This growth, coupled with a greater focus on public health promotion in many communities, means there’s a significant need for skilled communicators with knowledge of the healthcare landscape.

Specializing in Corporate and Health Communication will allow you to stand out among applicants for these increasingly important roles.

In addition to our on-campus program, we offer the same high-quality curriculum and instruction in an online format.

UW-Whitewater’s communication program recognizes — and is responding to — the growing demand for the specialized skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a corporate or healthcare environment.
Our emphasis in Corporate and Health Communication is a highly engaging program, full of opportunities to interact with the campus and local community — and beyond.
UW-Whitewater is a comprehensive university with plenty of resources and opportunities — yet our program is small enough for meaningful interaction with the faculty.

Have a seat at the table: help corporate executives effectively communicate important issues with stakeholders.

Give organizations a voice: from nonprofit organizations to healthcare conglomerates,  help organizations find the best way to communicate at all levels.

Develop a vision:  assist companies in improving their branding efforts and connecting with employees, consumers, and community members.

Here are just a few other ways UW-Whitewater stands out:

• Our size allows you more chances to get involved with leadership roles, faculty research assistance and more.
• You will learn how to interact interpersonally, negotiate persuasively and resolve conflicts — which are among the soft skills most desired by employers today.
• Student involvement opportunities include campaigning for important public health issues such as smoking cessation and physical activity for older adults.
• Our program offers considerable flexibility with course selection — and a wide range of classes — which allows you to customize your education to meet your interests and goals.
• Choose a minor or second major to supplement your education and expand your communication career
• Students have multiple opportunities to be involved in projects outside of class - research, community outreach or fulfilling the needs of local/regional business, health, or non-profit organizations.
•  Given our focus on engagement and involvement, students often experience professional growth more quickly and reach their potential in ways that may not be possible in other larger-enrollment universities.

Our students leave with practical experience, a solid set of skills and a firm grasp of key communication concepts that will help them succeed as they enter the workforce, whether that’s in health, corporate, nonprofit or even an entrepreneurial endeavor.

  Here are just a few places our recent graduates found careers:

• Alzheimer’s Association (Menomonee Falls)
• American Lung Association (Brookfield)
• Children’s Hospital of Chicago
• Crisis Prevention Institute (Milwaukee)
• Edelman (Frankfurt, Germany)
• Johnson and Johnson (Tampa, Florida)
• Kohler Company (Kohler)
• Land’s End (Dodgeville)
• Landmark Credit Union (New Berlin)
• Menards (Eau Claire)
• Pepsi Co (Janesville)
• Rogers Memorial Hospital (Oconomowoc)
• SC Johnson (Racine)
• UW Health (Madison)
• WPS Health Solutions (Madison)

On our Corporate and Health Communication faculty you’ll find award-winning journalists, former broadcasting professionals, writers and others who bring a wide range of career and life experience.