This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. The course will provide an overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines. Topics will include epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease; illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES- By End of Class Students will be able to do the following:
1) Describe the historical development of public health in the U.S. and its expanding scope as population health.
2) Explain how the Social Determinants of Health, i.e. social, economic, behavioral, environmental & systems factors impact the health status of populations by creating conditions that either cause illness or promote health.
3) Apply public health measurements, principles, frameworks, and methods to define the burden of disease, examine complex public health problems and to develop comprehensive solutions to improve health outcomes.
4) Identify (& discuss) the role of public health in addressing racial, gender, age and other health disparities as well as the needs of vulnerable populations.
5) Demonstrate how public health professionals and communities plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based and/or theory-driven programs.
6) Describe the role of public health institutions and how they interface with the health care system, other providers and the private sector.
7) Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of public health and public policy in governing equitable access to health care, public health and research.
An Introduction to Community & Public Health Ninth Edition OR Eighth Edition
Authors: James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, and Denise M. Seabert
Suggestion: Questions bring the unopened textbook to first day of class. Note: I am fine with the newer Ninth or older used Eighth Edition. You will not need Navigate Access. You will need access to the textbook only.
Option 1: Ninth Edition New From Bookstore: Buying from bookstore: If you buy from the bookstore you will get the entire bundle, which is helpful for studying but not mandatory for this class. You will get both a print textbook, online access to electronic book, study guides and more.
Option 2: Eight Edition Used - Is fine, please check Amazon, Barnes and Nobles etc. You will need to get a print text and be ready to cross-reference when in class. Otherwise, same content in maybe a slightly different order.
See poster projects below...cumulative final project.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES- By End of Class Students will be able to do the following:
1) Describe the historical development of public health in the U.S. and its expanding scope as population health.
2) Explain how the Social Determinants of Health, i.e. social, economic, behavioral, environmental & systems factors impact the health status of populations by creating conditions that either cause illness or promote health.
3) Apply public health measurements, principles, frameworks, and methods to define the burden of disease, examine complex public health problems and to develop comprehensive solutions to improve health outcomes.
4) Identify (& discuss) the role of public health in addressing racial, gender, age and other health disparities as well as the needs of vulnerable populations.
5) Demonstrate how public health professionals and communities plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based and/or theory-driven programs.
6) Describe the role of public health institutions and how they interface with the health care system, other providers and the private sector.
7) Explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of public health and public policy in governing equitable access to health care, public health and research.
An Introduction to Community & Public Health Ninth Edition OR Eighth Edition
Authors: James F. McKenzie, Robert R. Pinger, and Denise M. Seabert
Suggestion: Questions bring the unopened textbook to first day of class. Note: I am fine with the newer Ninth or older used Eighth Edition. You will not need Navigate Access. You will need access to the textbook only.
Option 1: Ninth Edition New From Bookstore: Buying from bookstore: If you buy from the bookstore you will get the entire bundle, which is helpful for studying but not mandatory for this class. You will get both a print textbook, online access to electronic book, study guides and more.
Option 2: Eight Edition Used - Is fine, please check Amazon, Barnes and Nobles etc. You will need to get a print text and be ready to cross-reference when in class. Otherwise, same content in maybe a slightly different order.
See poster projects below...cumulative final project.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. The course will provide an overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines. Topics will include epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease; illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. The course will provide an overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines. Topics will include epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease; illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.