FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Curious about how public health shapes our world? This course introduces the big ideas behind public health and health sciences, from their history and philosophy to the science that drives them. Students learn about topics like disease prevention, health equity and the role of public health in everyday life. Through projects, readings and discussions, students tackle real-world health challenges in the U.S. and beyond. Open to students from any major, this course covers the foundational public health competencies and gives students the tools to think critically about today’s most urgent health issues.