(pbh) Public Health Courses


(3 credits)  PBH 101 - Principles of Public Health
Prerequisite: placement in college-level English
A broad overview of public health including historical perspectives, communicable disease, epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, emergency preparedness, as well as social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of health across the life span. Additional topics present an introduction to public health infrastructure, delivery of local, state and national services, and core competencies for public health professionals. 3 lecture hours

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