HEALTH COMMUNICATION

COMARTS 318

Explore the diversity of health experiences and the ways in which health communication affects our lives, whether it is through interpersonal conversations about health issues, exposure to health information in the media, or through our personal involvement with the healthcare system.

JOURN 801

Theory and research on individuals' use of mass communication and effects of mass communication. Topics include choice, selection and functions of mass media use, attention and cognitive processing, information effects, persuasion and emotion/involvement, and social and behaviroal effects.

COMARTS/JOURN/LSC 617

Examines the role of communication in health, how the revolution in information technology has affected health communication, and the assumptions about health information and communication that drive current efforts to use technologies.

PUBLHLTH 791

Effective health information communication strategy. Using a theoretical foundation for communication, better understand the factors that influence how individuals form attitudes and beliefs about health topics. Strategically plan health messaging for diverse audiences. Lead small group discussions and provide constructive peer feedback.

PUBLHLTH 781

Exploration of current public health issues, interprofessional approaches and modes of communication within the MPH Program and the public health practice community. Content will advance students' analytic assessment, communication, and systems-thinking skills.