HEAL 305 - Health Communication

(3 hours) Prerequisites: HEAL 101. This course will provide a broad overview and exploration into the evolving body of relevant health communication research, theory, and practice, examining the powerful influences of communication on the delivery of care and the promotion of health. The course will take an action research perspective to the study of health communication, where our overarching educational goal will be to learn how to use strategic health communication to enhance health outcomes and reduce health disparities, locally and globally. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered Fall.