THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AMERICA

HISTSCI/MEDHIST 509

Course Description

Health problems in the U.S. from the colonial period to the twentieth century; efforts made toward their solutions.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

MEDHIST 709

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.54

-1.23% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.78%

0.16% from Historical

A Rate

46.67%

-8.06% from Historical

Class Size

55.51% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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