HSCI 014 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    Patricia Louderback
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HSCI 014
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Public Health is a dynamic field that considers health and disease from the perspective of populations and promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities. This course introduces the disciplines of community and public health. Students have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the concepts and terminologies of public health, the history and accomplishments of public health, social determinants of health and health disparities among various populations; the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; strategies for eliminating disease; community organizing; professions and organizations; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 10:55am–12:20pm