MCHP 216 Introduction to Public Health

This course introduces students to the concepts and practice of public health by examining the history, purpose, functions, and roles of public health in today’s society. The course introduces the contributions of the five core public health disciplines: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, behavioral sciences, and health services administration. Students will also examine the 10 essential public health services within the core public health disciplines. Case studies and various practice activities to include issues of health disparities and the role of cultural humility in the delivery of health related services will be employed to stimulate interaction among students and instructors.