Foundation of Public Health

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of public health and population health science, to canvass current themes, to hear from a variety of experts, to consider future career roles in the field, and to set the stage for ongoing studies in the public health curriculum. Course assignments are intended to respectfully advance student skills in a manner that creates valuable outputs for graduate students. Emphasis is placed on underlying theories and the scientific and social basis for public health practice, plus the impact of critical public health concerns on society. Also, this course explores the nation's health challenges, the epidemiologic basis of the public's health, the organization and financing of health services in the United States, and current strategies for advancing public health. Students will need to be enrolled in the Master’s in Public Health program.