Foundations of Community Health Education

Catalog description

This course introduces students to information, perspectives, and competencies necessary to promote health in community, school, workplace, and health care settings. Key concepts related to health and health education will be covered including determinants of health, health equity and various physical, mental, and environmental health conditions. The course will cover the history of the profession, role of a community health educator, and Certified Health Education Specialist competencies. P: sophomore standing Fall Only.