ED5313 - School and Community Issues

Credits: 3

This course examines the relationship between the educator and the community. Students will explore topics of substance abuse; obesity; mental health; nutrition; communicable diseases and economics issues faced by the community-at-large. The course will focus on methods to form partnerships between programs and communities, practicing ethical standards as determined by laws within the healthcare industry. In addition, students learn methods of outreach and dissemination of information to support the needs of the community.