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UMass Amherst University+ (Winter 2026)

PUBHLTH 323: Public Health Communications

PUBHLTHOnline

Professor

Jennifer Antocci

Credits

3

Mode

Online

Tuition

$2,515

Course Description

The public health community - individuals and organizations - have an important role to play in shaping how populations receive and gain access to accurate health information. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health communication as "the and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health." This class will provide an introduction to the issues and methods associated with effective communication of health related information. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

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