Dec 26, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Message from the President
  University Calendar
  About the University
  Admissions
  General Education: The Human Community
  Colleges
  Academic Departments
  Degree Requirements at James Madison University
  Programs of Study
  Course Descriptions
  Academic Policies and Procedures
  Student Services and Learning Resources
  Tuition and Fees
  Financial Aid, Scholarships and Student Employment
  University Faculty
  Publishing Statement
  Your Right to Know
  Non-Discrimination Statement
  Archived Catalogs
HELP
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCOM 370. Introduction to Health Communication


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 002536

An introduction to the study of communication in health and illness contexts. Covers the impact of interpersonal relationships, sociocultural and organizational influences, and media and health campaigns on health beliefs and behaviors. Emphasizes strategies and approaches that promote effective communication in a variety of health contexts. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level SCOM course.