Public Health Systems

Catalog description

This course describes two distinct U.S. systems – the health care system (organized around an individual and medical services model) and the public health system (built around prevention and education for healthy population). The course also introduces a systems perspective for analyzing and understanding health care and public health systems. Students will be exposed to contrasting international models of health care and public health systems, especially different health care financing models. Students are also introduced to various public health settings, specific careers in public health, and public health certifications. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing, Math