Undergrad Pathways: Health

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Learn about the role of communication in health and health care. Courses focus on the function of communication in health care organizations, health promotion campaigns, and in daily provider-patient interaction. Excellent for future health care workers, people working in the pharmaceutical industry, hospital administrators, and those pursuing public policy professions. Return to Menu

Sample courses:

  • CAS 203 : Interpersonal Communication (3)
    • An introduction to interpersonal communication, including the properties of dyadic communication, identity management, relational development and de-escalation, and interpersonal influence.
  • CAS 250 : Small Group Communication (3)
    • Participation in decision-making groups. Emphasis on skills of group discussion, leadership, organization, and evaluation.
  • CAS 253 : Health Communication (3)
    • Principles of evaluating messages related to health. Topics include provider-patient relationships, health promotion, aging, family and peer influences, and health information on the internet.
  • CAS 302 : Social Influence
  • CAS 452 W : Organizational Communication Theory and Research
    • Explores the nature and function of communication in organizations; emphasis on concepts, tools, and skills for effective management of communication.
    • Prerequisite: CAS 230 or 352.
  • CAS 453 : Health Communication Theory and Research
    • Principles of communication about health across the lifespan and within heath-care contexts. Emphasizing cultural influences on the process of health communication.
    • Prerequisite: CAS 353.
  • CAS 497, 498: Special Topics (1-9)
    • Several special topics courses such as: Health Campaigns; Provider-Patient Communication; Discourse Analysis.