Introduction to public health as a profession. Survey of selected major topics within the field of public health are provided and include historical perspectives, public health settings, social deterrents to health, community health, epidemiology, communicable and infectious diseases, chronic diseases, behavioral health and substance abuse, primary care, maternal and child health, environmental public health, and public health preparedness. The role of the public health workforce will be explored together with the future of public health practice.
Prerequisites
ENGL080 with a grade of C or better