Health Communication in the 21st Century
SBS 509
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to provide students in public health and social science with an overview of the theory and research on the role of communication in health in the 21st century. The role of communication in public health will be examined both as a product of everyday interaction with communication platforms including mass and social media and messages, and its planned use to accomplish particular public health goals. Research examined here looks both at planned and unplanned effects of communication in a variety of health situations representing a range of public health topical concerns. The course also covers potential evidence-driven solutions to address public health problems.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | MPH45 HSB, MPH65 HSB, PhD PHS NUT
Wave 2 | Open Enrollment
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
-------------------------------------------------------------
Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/8/2026 11:00 AM - 1/18/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/19/2026 12:00 AM - 1/21/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/22/2026 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
