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Health Communication

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

460

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Communication Studies

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Communication theory and practice in health care contexts.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze the dimensions of communication theory, process and practice that are specific to health care contexts.

Outcome

Describe critical roles that communication plays in various and diverse health care contexts.

Outcome

Identify cultural differences and language barriers facing minority or marginalized populations as they affect communication between clients and providers.

Outcome

Evaluate ethical dimensions and communication responsibilities inherent in all health care contexts.

Outcome

Evaluate the communication exigencies and dimensions of current health care issues including changing populations and world-wide health issues.

Outcome

Apply interpersonal communication skills related to health care interactions.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Health communication, theory, process, contexts. 20% Culture and diversity in health communication. 15% Intrapersonal, interpersonal, family and group contexts in health communication. 15% Current issues in health communication. 10% Ethics and health communication. 10% Media and health campaigns. 10% Ethnographic inquiry in health communication, research project preparation. 10% Presentation of research projects. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

CMST460 is a completion requirement for: