COMM 3170 - Health Communication

Institution:

Bemidji State University

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Description:

The course examines health communication through theory, research, and experiential application of concepts in interpersonal, public, mediated, and organizational health care contexts. The course emphasizes issues of ethics and communication variables such as verbal, nonverbal, conflict, cultural competency, listening, and self-disclosure between individuals, health care providers, patients, and families. Overall, this course will help students understand how personal, societal, political, and culture factors impact health communication and healthcare among diverse populations. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 7 & 9]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bemidjistate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 475-2001

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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