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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

C&ESOC/POPHLTH 370
Course Description

Introduction to the principles of public health. Using local and global health problems as examples, introduces epidemiology, evidence-based public health practice, evaluation, and communication. Covers the major subject domains of public health including infectious and chronic disease, environmental health, injuries and accidents, and health care systems. Key theoretical models and empirical approaches of public health are discussed.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.75

7.86% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.66%

0.38% from Historical

A Rate
68.01%

80.85% from Historical

Class Size
297

-9.5% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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