An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of public health. Emphasis will be on the population perspective and the ecological model including the population impacts of health care systems.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and dean of the Arnold School is required for undergraduate students. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.

Issues and emerging themes in public health. May be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours as content varies by title.

Synthesis and application of BS/BA public health program content and competencies in a practice setting with emphasis on student identified areas for professional growth.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

An introduction to core principles in public health leadership. Areas included are ethics, public health issues, communication issues, leadership competencies, and leadership values.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Foundation for beginning health professions students to gain an understanding of the complexities of the health care system through experiential activities conducted in interprofessional teams and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in order to improve the system.

Cross-listed course: SOWK 678