HLTH 212 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH

    Recent Professors
    M. Smith, Y. Mossadeghi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Includes topics like 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. [D; CSU]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:10am–11:35am, Tue Thu 11:45am–1:10pm