HLTH6483 - Principles of Public Health and Epidemiology

Credits: 3

This course will employ a research-intensive approach to exploring public health and epidemiology topics such as health disparities, disease outbreaks, social determinants of health, and community health program evaluation. Methods in public health surveillance, study design, data collection and interpretation will be emphasized. Students will apply a data-driven approach to assess public health needs within local, state, national, and international communities.