PUBH 310 - Community Health

Description:
An overview of contemporary community health programs; problems in community health at the local, national, and international levels. Formerly HED 310, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Winter, Summer).

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe various determinants of health at a community level
Differentiate among the roles that federal, state and county governments play in the control of community health activities
Identify risk factors and protective factors at play for various community health problems
Describe socio-economic, racial/ethnic, linguistic and other related health disparities
Examine the primary differences between non-communicable and communicable diseases and how these conditions impact the health of a community
Appraise possible community-based interventions designed to address a variety of community health problems

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/18