WHP 203 - Concepts of Community Health

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to the foundations of community and public health through the examination of organizations and agencies, epidemiology, disease prevention, community organizing, health promotion programming, and school health. Health across the human lifespan, racial/ethnic populations, and health care delivery in the United States are addressed as well as key community concerns such as mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, and environmental health. Students gain field experience by working in an approved community health setting. In addition, they are able to design a community building/organizing plan that addresses a specific health concern. This course is enrollment restricted to students in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

WHP 101

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Rsrch/ind St

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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