COMM 4860

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  • Schedule of Classes - June 11, 2025 2:48PM EDT

COMM 4860
Risk Communication

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Every day we face known and unknown risks to our own health and safety and risks to the environment. In many cases we not only misperceive these risks, but we frequently make decisions that put us at even greater risk. Communicating the likelihood of harm based on complex, incomplete, and uncertain science is a challenge. This course uses case studies to illustrate theories of risk communication, and practical in-class exercises to demonstrate how theories apply to specific situations.


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG)

Last 3 terms offered 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022WI

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Students will be able to explain how the communication of complex risk differs from other types of communication.
  • Students will be able to describe a range of theories relevant to risk communication.
  • Students will be able to gain experience in applying communication theory to the practice of risk communication.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20340 COMM 4860   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Fitzgerald, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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