Dr. Wayne Beach

Professor

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Biography

Wayne Beach is Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication at San Diego State University (SDSU) and serves as the Director of the Center for Communication, Health, and Public Good. He also holds a position as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, and is a member of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. His research focuses on convergence in conversational and institutional interactions, with a particular emphasis on health and illness. He has conducted long-term investigations into the communication of family members dealing with cancer through various mediums, with notable studies on topics such as bulimia, obesity, and medical interviewing. Beach has authored over 100 publications, including 'Conversations in Illness' and 'Natural History of Family Cancer', both of which have received prestigious awards from the National Communication Association. His external funding has been awarded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer Society, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. He has received numerous accolades, including the Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Communication Association and the Outstanding Publication Award from the Language and Social Interaction Division of the same organization.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Scholar Award

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Distinguished Scholar Award

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Outstanding Publication Award

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TRIP Scholar Award

Requirements for San Diego State University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.85
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Introductory Statistics course
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

This entry covers Department of Health Management Policy, Department of Health Management and Policy, Department of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Department of Health Promotion, Department of Environmental Health, Department of Global Health, and Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Science as they all fall under the SDSU School of Public Health MPH programs.