Health Communications, Minor
The Health Communication minor is a collaboration between the School of Nursing and the Annenberg School for Communication. This program expands students’ knowledge of the communication process, theory, and behavior, and it prepares them for roles as professionals who develop cutting edge models for health behavior intervention or implement patient education and health communications programs locally, nationally, and globally.
For more information: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/health-communications-minor/
Health Communications Minor requires a total of 6.5 course units. You must select 3 courses from Nursing and 3 courses from Communication.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Courses | 3.5 | |
| Psychological and Social Diversity in Health and Wellness | ||
| Psychiatric, Behavioral, and Mental Health Nursing | ||
| Choose one of the courses below: | ||
| Health Communication in the Digital Age | ||
| Designing to Care: Improving Health and Wellness (SNF Padeia Program Course) | ||
| How We Change: Social-Psychological and Communication Dynamics (SNF Paideia Program Course) | ||
| Communications Courses | 3 | |
| Choose 3CU from the courses below: | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods in Communication | ||
| Children and Media | ||
| Communication and Persuasion | ||
| The Communication Research Experience | ||
| Adolescence and Media | ||
| Understanding Social Networks | ||
| Digital Inequalities | ||
| Introduction to Communication Behavior | ||
| Media Industries and Society | ||
| Total Course Units | 6.5 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.