Introduction to basic concepts and principles of community and public health. Designed for community and public health programs majors. Students will identify and begin to develop skills necessary to work within the roles as a health educator in various community health settings. Addresses core knowledge and skills for facilitating community organization and empowerment for health promotion. Topics include: history and foundation of community and public health, structure and function of the health care delivery system, role of government, non-profit and private agencies, community organization, community assessment, principles of epidemiology, health disparities, advocacy, social justice, environmental and ecological health issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.
Semester Offered
As Needed