Public Health

General

Prefix

HLTH

Course Number

325

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Roles and functions of public health. Relationships between psychological, environmental, social, biological, and behavioral determinants of health.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Evaluate public health as a system with inputs, processes, outputs, and results, including core functions and essential public health services.

Outcome

Assess health status trends for the United States.

Outcome

Specify prevention interventions directed toward health and illness and their connection to levels of care in the United States.

Outcome

Compare administrative law processes carried out by public health agencies.

Outcome

Specify national and international public health organizations and resources.

Outcome

Determine strategies to enhance the infrastructure of public health.

Outcome

Explain the role of public health professionals in emergency preparedness and response.

Outcome

Classify major steps in planning, implementation, and evaluating a public health program.

Dependencies

Courses

HLTH325 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

HLTH325 is a completion requirement for: