HCOM 310 - Course Descriptions- Health Communication Health Risk and Crisis Communication

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)

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Description:

Prerequisites, PSY 203, 204, or equivalent. Risk communication is studying discourse about physical hazards, while crisis communication may, but does not have to concern physical hazards. In this class, risk communication deals with communication about physical hazards such as tornadoes, toxic chemicals, and so forth. The crisis communication component of this course will focus on effective and ineffective ways of communicating about physical hazards (e.g., Hurricane Katrina), rather than reputation or financial matters. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brandman.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 341-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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