Special Topics in Health Communication. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: COM 5103 or consent of instructor. This seminar will focus on significant and timely topics in the health communication field. Students may be exposed to healthcare issues such as provider-recipient communication, interdisciplinary team communication, decision-making, social identity, family dynamics, the role of culture in health and disease, new media, healthcare promotion, or community outreach. Broadly, students will gain insight about applied health communication topics and discover the multiple career options available for communication majors in health contexts. Course Fee: GL01 $90.