CMST 403

Health Communication

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge related to the field of heath communication. Specifically, the course overviews major theories used in health communication research and intervention planning, as well as contemporary issues including patient-provider communication, cultural beliefs and health, influence of mass media on health beliefs and behaviors, and the impact of interpersonal relationships on health. Students also learn about the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system, and the role of communication in improving healthcare in the country. Social inequities in health and access to healthcare are also addressed in the course. Throughout the semester, students work in small groups to develop an intervention designed to address a health issue in the community

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio