Community Hlth & Epidemiology

Catalog description

This course is designed to assist students in recognizing and analyzing the interrelationships between individuals, population group, and communities in determining the health status of each. Students will explore the complex determinants of health and disease, the impact of economic, social, environmental and cultural concerns on community health status, and community organizations that help shape community health. Course content integrates concepts from social, behavioral, biological and natural sciences, with emphasis on epidemiology, to examine the history and foundation of community health.<br><br>(Prerequisite HSA 4184 with a minimum grade of C and (Admission to Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (HSA-BAS) or Admission to Cardiopulmonary Science (Bachelor of Science) (CARD-BS)) ) or (Prerequisite DEH 3813 with a minimum grade of C and (Admission to Dental Hygiene (Bachelor of Applied Science) (DENH-BAS) or Admission to Biology (Bachelor of Science) (BIOLOGY-BS)))