Essentials of Public Health

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An overview of the history and philosophy of public health, and the fundamental principles, concepts, and tools used in promoting the health of populations. The course is intended to orient students to the breadth of the field and introduce cross-specialization perspectives on major issues and problems in public health. Prereq: Enrollment in Master of Science in Public Health (PUBHLTH-MS), Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health programs (PUBHLTH-PH), Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics (BIOSTAT-PH), Master of Science in Environmental Sciences (ENVSCI-MS), Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences (ENVSCI-PH), or permission of instructor.