Social Epidemiology Principles

3.0 credits · Graduate

This course is rooted in a systems perspective so that students understand the complex array of factors that influence health and human behavior. It builds background knowledge and skill that will aid in designing tailored, effective, culturally-informed interventions. Building on VTPEH 6101, this course addresses drivers of health and behavior, including individual, family, environmental, technological, legal, institutional, cultural, and climate-based change. Conceptually, the course is guided by the Health Impact Pyramid, a life course perspective, social determinants of health and an expanded socio-ecologic model. Through lectures, guided activities, readings, and case studies, students will further develop their public health competence and apply key concepts and systems thinking to assess domestic and global public health issues.