COM 510 - Health Communications

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Course provides an introduction to the essential concepts and theories of health communication. Students study how individuals understand health issues and how communication processes help shape and influcence our acceptance of health-related messages. Topics include health literacy, media coverage of health issues, and health risk communications.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

COM510

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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