BHP 402

Health Communication

Name: Health Communication

Course Number: BHP 402

Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to health communication and a strategic review of advanced topics affecting the field’s theory and practice. Students receive a hands-on guide for planning, implementing, and evaluating health communication interventions. The course emphasizes a people-centered and participatory approach, considering key social determinants of health and the interconnection between various health and social fields. (Formerly BHP 402 Health Communications)

Learning Outcomes:

Learn and apply communication and health theories to explain healthcare delivery.
Research, analyze, and discuss health communication issues and explore potential solutions.
Learn and discuss factors influencing communication in healthcare contexts.
Develop skills to plan, implement, and evaluate a health communication intervention.