Population Based Public and Community Health

Catalog description

This course examines population health across local, national, and global contexts, emphasizing the social, environmental, political, and economic factors that influence health outcomes. Students explore public health systems, epidemiology, policy, technology, and community health settings to understand health disparities and promote health equity. Using evidence-based frameworks, students apply population health concepts through community assessment, health education planning, and role exploration to support health promotion, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness across diverse populations.