Introduction to Public Health

Catalog description

This is a hybrid online course with online micro learning techniques, and on -site public health case -study group discussions to provide students with foundational public health knowledge required for professionals in the field of public health. The course introduces theoretical concepts that guide practice in public health. It examines public health's philosophy, mission, history, functions, services, and health promotion models. It also introduces the biological, behavioral, social, and environmental deter minants of health structured around the ecological model of public health with special attention to present and future public health challenges. At the end of the course, students will be acquainted with the components of the public health system and appreciate the unique characterist ics of public health practice as a social activity with an interdisciplinary approach.