Description
In this course, students are introduced to public health concepts and principles. Emphasis is on the core functions of
public health: assessment, policy development and assurance. The determinants of health will be studied to
understand how they affect health at a local, state, national and international level. The content focuses on the
epidemiology and special needs of aggregates at risk. Current and changing healthcare trends are critically analyzed in
relation to local, state, national and global conditions and policies.
Credits: 3.0