AHLTH 1 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    K. Thomas, A. Zamora
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–50 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of AHLTH 1
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various public health professions and organizations; the study, prevention and control of diseases in the community; the analysis of the social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:15am