Introduction to Public Health
Summer quarter
Faculty: Nancy Anderson community and international health
Fields of Study: health and sociology
Summer: CRN (Credit) Level 40067 (8) First Session
Credits: 8(Su)
Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior
Offered During: Weekend
Description
The program will provide an introduction to the scope and tools of public health. Students will work individually and in groups to understand milestones in the history of public health, the basic tools of public health research, and the challenges to successful health promotion projects. The learning community will work in small groups to identify a significant public health problem, develop a health promotion/ intervention, and consider methodology for evaluation of impact. The program will focus on public health issues in the United States but will also draw on international examples of successful interventions.Maximum Enrollment: 25
Advertised Schedule: 9a-5p Sat (Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23) plus 8 hours per week of online class time
Internship Possibilities: This summer program will not include an internship component, but separate internships are possible in coordination with the program. Contact the faculty for further information.
Preparatory for studies or careers in: health professions including public health, social services, and education.
Campus Location: Olympia
Online Learning: Hybrid Online Learning 25 - 49% Delivered Online
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