COHE 7238 - Communication for Change (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of health communication theory and strategies to public health practice and research. This course examines how to structure, develop and evaluate social marketing, media advocacy, risk communication and advocacy skills for change. In addition, systematic qualitative data collection processes such as interviewing skills, participant observation and focus groups will be developed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students analyze and utilize these skills in research and practice.

Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students
Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable