HCM 205Community and Public Health

This course introduces students to the field of public health and epidemiology, cultural diversity, in society and emphasizes the socio-cultural factors associated with the distribution and etiology of health and disease. Students will explore the impact on the health status of individuals as a result of public health practices and services, including topics in epidemiology and preventive measures. Also examined are the organizational structures of federal, state and local health systems that deliver health care.