PH 21 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    Lara D. Turnbull, Frank K. Henry-Ala
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Formerly known as HLED 21. This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health and satisfies the requirements of the Public Health Transfer Model curriculum. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the field of public health will be addressed. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease, prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations, community organizing and health promotion programming, environmental health and safety, global health, and healthcare policy and management.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:10am–12:35pm