C Civic Engagement in Public Health

Catalog description

Term hours: 36 lecture and 60 laboratory. This course focuses on community as a unit of identity, community, well being, and social justice perspectives and initiatives to promote community health. This course addresses community change and improvements in community well being, with a focus on health equity research for action using principles and practice in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of public health education and trainings. This course covers basic theories and participatory training methods with a focus on meeting the needs of diverse communities and adult learners. Students complete 60 hours of internship in the area of public health engagement. (CSU, AA GE)