Concepts in Public Health - From Person to Population. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This introductory, interdisciplinary Foundational Course will examine public health in the US, focusing on our unique local/regional issues. It will emphasize the importance of health promotion, access, and opportunity at both the individual and population levels. The course will cover foundational elements of public health, including its history, development, and impact; careers in public health; core values, leadership, and ethics; concepts and functions of essential public health services; population health and health improvement. The course will also build a sense of community for entering students to learn together and to work effectively in interprofessional teams.