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SPH Course Descriptions

Descriptions of all School of Public Health courses can also be found in the course catalog of the most recent edition of the PSU Bulletin.

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PHE 540 – Mass Media & Health

Course Information

The ways population health is characterized in the mass media matter for our societal understanding of how health is produced, maintained, and put at risk. But, which mass media are we considering –and are we missing any in our assessments? And, when we say “health communication,” which strategies are we referring to? As public health communicators, we need to know how to assess this rapidly changing landscape so we may both deeply understand how “health” is being constructed for audiences, and so that we may more effectively enter debates and help broaden them. In this fast-paced graduate survey course, we will explore the many ways population health is characterized via mass media, both from within public health and without. We will look at what is required to more fully engage with broad audiences across media environments and understand the contexts in which messages are exchanged. And, we will assess the effectiveness of differing approaches for a range of goals.

Prerequisite

PHE 512 – Health Behavior for Public Health or equivalent

Course Code

PHE 540

Credit

3

Interprofessional Education Course Schedule

Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enhance collaboration and improve health outcomes. At least 1 credit of Interprofessional Education is required by all MPH degree programs.

Most courses with OHSU subject code IPE (Inter-Professional Education) or UNI (University Curriculum) satisfy the Interprofessional Education requirement. Other courses may also serve; consult your advisor.

For a list of IPE and UNI courses, descriptions, and their intended schedule download the spreadsheet. This list is subject to change, contact the course instructor if you would like to enroll.

Interprofessional Education