At the college level, public health is typically taught via classroom instruction. One subject where public health techniques and issues are addressed is the field of health communication. Health communication theory and praxis are taught to college students via lectures, discussions, assignments and exercises. Implications for public health practice are an important theme underlying all aspects of classroom instruction pertaining to health communication. There are many exercises that can be done to create competent public health professionals. The incorporation of these exercises into public health related classes may help instructors to better prepare their students for future employment in the field of public health.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, my audience will be able to do the following: 1. Discuss the importance of teaching social science theory in classes relating to public health. 2. List several methods of incorporating common public health practices and health behavior theories into learning exercises
Keywords: Education, College Students
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Michigan State University
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: I am a graduate student in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University. I teach undergraduate health communication and am a teaching assistant for the graduate health communication class.