HE 112 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    Michael Girardi, Mary Shea, Zeb Brayton, Kimberly Montague, Milan Motroni, Heidi Santino
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Introduces public health, emphasizing how social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors influence health behaviors and outcomes. Topics include population health challenges, social determinants of health, epidemiology of infectious and chronic diseases, prevention and control strategies, community health promotion, environmental health, global health, and healthcare policy. Students will explore strategies to reduce health disparities and promote health equity across populations.