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2015-2016 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
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HHSM303 Communication Skills for Health and Human Service Professionals II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): HHSM302  
This course builds upon the work in HS302, with continued writing and a focus on oral communication. Effective methods to design and organize academic and professional documents, and present that information orally are addressed. Students are introduced to communication styles and how to effectively deliver oral communication both formally and interpersonally to internal and external groups. Technology is utilized to effectively deliver these messages.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate effective oral communication to a variety of audiences, including those with diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences.
  2. Identify, explain, and practice effective communication styles.
  3. Integrate and interpret the dynamics of small group communication related to health and human services.
  4. Create and deliver organized, professional informative and persuasive presentations on a topic related to their field of study using appropriate technology, media, and graphics.
  5. Write and revise documents and apply oral communication styles to meet people at the appropriate level of literacy and understanding.
  6. Apply APA documentation standards.
     



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