Community Engagement and Health Communication. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course will provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration. This course will focus on how to apply principles of community engagement in public health programs and organizational settings. Students will learn how to effectively engage with different stakeholder sectors, collaboratively lead and design strategic plans, promote cohesion at multiple levels, and communicate to varying audiences in a culturally competent manner. By the end of the course, students will have gained the skills needed to impact their communities and organizations positively. Prerequisites: PHEA 6001 or consent of the course instructor.