PUBH 240 - Public Health Communication

Institution:

Lander University

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Description:

This undergraduate course introduces to students in Public Health the formulation and dissemination of health information and methods of communication. It explores the fundamental principles and practices of effective communication in the context of public health. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role communication plays in promoting health, preventing disease, and shaping public health policies and interventions. Students will learn to identify the appropriate contexts, channels, and messages that will help motivate others to use health information. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical applications, and case studies, students will develop the skills necessary to communicate health information to diverse audiences, fostering positive behavioral change and community engagement. Three credit hours."

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lander.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 388-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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