HLTH 361 - Health Communication

4 Hour(s) Credit
Learn core concepts for developing a health communication intervention, as well key strategies for educating the public about health issues, including understanding and reporting science, communicating for policy and advocacy, and health literacy and numeracy. Using a community-based health communication approach, study a broad base of information from communication and health behavior theory, community-based planning, and social marketing constructs to provide the tools to develop effective and culturally appropriate health communication.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Major Prerequisites Admission to Professional Program.
Non-Major Prerequisites (Also Prerequisite for Health Minor) HLTH 110 with C or better.
May Not Receive Credit for Both HLTH 260 and HLTH 361