PBH 105 - Explorations in Public Health

Ceneral introduction to public health and how it interfaces with science and politics. Addresses the connectivity of public health and healthcare. The 3 P’s of public health: prevent, protect and promote, and the roles of personal and social determinants of health are covered utilizing current public health events and initiatives. General introduction to public health and how it interfaces with science and politics. Addresses the connectivity of public health and healthcare. The 3 P’s of public health: prevent, protect and promote, and the roles of personal and social determinants of health are covered utilizing current public health events and initiatives. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.

Credit Hours: 3

Additional Restrictions/Requirements: This course is required for all Pre-Public Health designation students. They must pass it with a C- or better before they can declare Public Health for all concentrations.
Crosslisting: No
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.