Healthcare Communication

HCMT 340
Description: Explores health communication as an emerging specialty in the health care field. We foster a broad-based conceptual understanding of health communication and its role in the contemporary U.S. health care system. Students consider the intersection of health and communication, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and ethical frameworks for research and practice. Areas of research include: provider-patient interaction, social support networks, health information and technology systems, medical ethics, health policy, and health promotion.

Prerequisite: TAKE HCMT-210, COMM-130.
Credits: 3

Currently Offered

Course # Days Time Dates Instructor Seats
Spring
HCMT 340-40 Online Online 01/15/24 - 03/01/24 Kelleher 16
Summer
HCMT 340-40 Online Online 05/06/24 - 06/21/24 Staff 14
Fall
HCMT 340-40 Online Online 08/26/24 - 10/11/24 Staff 19