The Health Communication Initiative (HCI) collaborates to inspire the health and wellness of individuals to communities through innovative communication research and advocacy.

Our mission considers the complexities of health in an increasingly global world and provides guidance and locally-specific solutions that advocate for healthy individuals and societies. We clarify and elaborate on our mission below.

The Application Process

Do I need to have an internship set up by the application deadline?

No, the application is for admission to the program. Getting an internship approved is a separate process. Apply even if you haven’t found an internship yet. The application is available on the Information for Interns page.

When are the application deadlines?

For fall, the deadline is July 15. For spring, October 15. For summer, April 15.

Program Details

Appropriate internships involve applying communication skills in interpersonal, organizational, or public settings. Examples include roles in:

• Marketing
• Public relations
• Human resources
• Group facilitation
• Other professional environments that require strong communication skills

Internship credit guidelines:

Internship Program Overview

The internship program is open to campus-based students only. ASU Online students may apply for the BIS internship program by contacting the instructor of the BIS 484 course.

Program Details

The internship program has two main components:

ASU Forensics Team in the news:

Hugh Downs Invitational welcomes the great high school debates

Speech and debate classes teach crucial skills for students in an age of activism

To more fully explain the impact that The Empty Space has had on students, faculty, and the public, we have invited people familiar with the Space to tell their own stories.

Kristin Bervig Valentine, Professor Emerita, Arizona State University