Community Health BS

Evaluate clinical applications of nutrition for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, and other chronic illnesses.

Distinguish the theoretical bases and models for health promotion and education.

Contrast culturally appropriate, theory-driven individual and community-based behavior change interventions.

Specify national and international public health organizations and resources.

Identify current national and international health issue (both print and online) and conduct research for content area.

Explain the role of public health professionals [as leaders] in emergency preparedness and response.

Identify basic theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice.

Determine connections between the anatomical structures of the major organ systems and their role in maintaining normal bodily functions and health.

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

Investigate the health-related activities of the various governmental, private and voluntary agencies.

Identify the applications of the field of consumer health to everyday life situations.

Evaluate emerging national and international health practices and programs.