PUBH 105 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

Institution:

Delaware State University

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Description:

This course introduces students to the broad context of public health, including the mission, core functions, structure, policy role and program activities. Theoretical and practical perspectives are presented to illustrate strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, and how public health operates at the national and state levels. Health issues are studied from a practice perspective to stimulate classroom discussion of both the problem and the public health system' s efforts to solve the problem. Credit, three hours. No prerequisites

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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