Healthcare Communication

Avila University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Avila University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Aug-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 31,490 / Year

Next Intake 23-Aug-2022

Healthcare Communication

About

The B.A. in Healthcare Communications Degree

In Avilas Healthcare Communication degree program you will learn how to communicate effectively about public health issues, medical news, and communicable diseases. Your degree indicates a dynamic, future-proof set of skills key to any healthcare organization. Avilas program is designed specifically for the unique needs of working adults. Here youll find the flexibility and support you need to succeed including admissions assistance, financial aid guidance, academic advising, and tutoring.

Your classes will be led by industry professionals and combines academic work, case studies, and hands-on experiences to create impactful messages across media platforms: traditional, digital, internet, social, as well as emerging media.

Set your own pace each accelerated session runs for eight weeks in an online format. Scheduled throughout the year, you can start at any time and progress at the speed of life.

Visit the Avila Institute for Professional Studies

At Avila we understand that learning takes place outside the classroom. Through the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) you can earn college credit through transfer, prior learning portfolio, correspondence, military service, and standardized tests. To get credit for what you already know, see our page on Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants are considered for undergraduate admission based on either of the following two pathways:

1) Test-Optional Admission – With Avila’s test-optional admission process, applicants that hold a 2.75 or higher high school core GPA may be admitted to Avila without submitting an ACT or SAT score.

Requires Core GPA of 2.75 or above

2) Standard Admission – see details below

High school grade point averages of 2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

ACT score of 20 or above or SAT score of 1020 (CRW+ Math) or above – Avila’s ACT college code 2278 or SAT college code 6109

For successful admission to the university, Avila strongly recommends that high school applicants complete 16 units of college preparatory coursework

First-year applicants are encouraged to submit their application for admission soon after completing their junior year of high school. The following checklist of materials must be submitted to Avila Admission before the student’s application can be evaluated:

Application for Admission – Apply Online for FREE!

Submit your ACT or SAT Scores (Not required for Test-Optional Admission)

Official High School Transcripts sent directly to Avila University at: [email protected]

Avila University
Admission Office
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145

First-year applicants may apply after six full semesters of high school or secondary school work. Final transcripts indicating high school graduation need to be submitted to Avila Admission before first-year classes start.

GED Applicants who have not completed high school may be considered for admission on the basis of the GED test scores. Students must submit official GED scores. For Missouri residents, the Department of Education and Secondary Schools maintains the official scores from the GED. You may contact them to request an official transcript of your GED.

English Program Requirements

Applicants with a bachelor’s or master’s degree GPA of 3.0 or higher will be considered for admission without submitting a GMAT score report
Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA will be required to submit a GMAT report with a score of at least 420 prior to full admission
Business degree applicants holding professional degrees, such as an M.D., D.O., or J.D., are waived from GMAT requirements
All applications will be considered by the admissions committee

Career

Be Prepared for Your Career

Working adults not only graduate our program prepared academically, but they also benefit from the network of connections of their professors. Led by professionals who are active in their fields, you gain confidence and a real-world advantage over other job applicants. Small class sizes. Interactive and collaborative courses. Youll find success here.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,490 / Year

How to Apply

Once awarded, this is an ongoing scholarship, paying up to 50% of your graduate business degree tuition per enrolled term. The amount of the award will be based on your merit point ranking. To continue your eligibility, you must carry at least 9 graduate hours per academic year and maintain an overall 3.5 GPA.

How to apply:
In order to apply for the Competitive Merit Scholarships, the following information must be received at least three weeks prior to the beginning of a class term.

1. Completed Application for Admission
2. Official transcripts for all undergraduate course work
3. GMAT score