HED M20 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Noack, Allison Slade
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    1–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Includes 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. Emphasizes the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health.