Introduction to Public Health

1 Unit

This course will introduce students to concepts of public health and provide experience in public health by completion of a project. The course will enhance the student's knowledge of the history and philosophy of public health, the Healthy People 2030 initiatives and the social determinants of health and how they can be impacted. Teaching methodologies will include discussion, lecture and development of a public health project. Prereq: Students must be in Physician Assistant Program.