PUBLIC HEALTH IN RURAL & URBAN COMMUNITIES

Name: PUBLIC HEALTH IN RURAL & URBAN COMMUNITIES
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C&ESOC/SOC 533

Course Description

Sociological approaches to community, rural, and public health. Examines epidemiological evidence for and policy solutions to health issues that impact vulnerable populations in diverse geographic and social settings. Topics include mental health, environmental and occupational health, preventive care, substance abuse.

Prerequisites

SOC 181 , C&ESOC/SOC 140 , C&ESOC/SOC 210 , or C&ESOC/SOC 211

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.68

2.98% from Historical

Completion Rate

96%

1.04% from Historical

A Rate

72%

10.62% from Historical

Class Size

-25.19% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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