HLTH 328 - Public Health Practices

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the field of public health including the scope, impact, challenges and employment opportunities. This course provides an overview of the U. S. public health system and focuses on its history, organization, approach, and functions. The course places special emphasis on current health issues from our daily lives to highlight the relevance of public health. The course also examines the major factors that determine the health of a population and overall life expectancy.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 111.