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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1109 - Introduction to Public Health
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course introduces students to the philosophy, history, and challenges within the field of public health. Concepts and practices used to assess health, address disparities, and improve the well-being of communities and populations are explored.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Analyze the role of public health in population health and disease prevention.
- Identify major historical events, controversies, and achievements in the field of public health.
- Differentiate the core functions and analytical methods of public health.
- Explain the structure and responsibilities of government in public health as well as the role of nongovernmental organizations contributing to population health.
- Discuss emerging public health challenges and intervention approaches to address them.
- Examine biomedical, social, cultural, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health and consider strategies to reduce disparities and promote health.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Overview of public health
- Analytical methods used in public health
- Medical care and public health
- Roles and responsibilities of government in public health
- Core functions and public health practices
- Biomedical, social, cultural, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health
- Public health interventions
- Public health program planning
- Public health emergency preparedness and response
- Future challenges to public health
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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