Public Health 323 - Public Health Communications

The public health community - individuals and organizations - have an important role to play in shaping how populations receive and gain access to accurate health information. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health communication as "the and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health." This class will provide an introduction to the issues and methods associated with effective communication of health related information.

Open to junior and senior Public Health majors only. PUBHLTH 200 This fulfills the junior year writing requirement, students cannot take the course if they have completed PUBHLTH 320
Students must have previously completed ENGLWRIT 112