Aug 31, 2025  
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog

HFN 520 - Advanced Communications and Counseling


This online course examines the role of professionals in promoting general health and wellness for individuals and groups in a community setting. Application of key theoretical models of behavior change and evidence-based intervention strategies are explored. Strategies and skills in counseling the individual client and group are examined and applied. Additional topics include techniques for communicating nutrition information to the public, the media and ensuring cultural competence.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate Nutrition Program

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Fees In addition to the required text, a purchase of a self-assessment tool for $25 is necessary for the student to meet the course requirements.