KINE 280 - Introduction to Public Health

Spring (3) Staff (College 200, NQR)

This course will serve as an introduction to the field of Public Health through the study of the practices, programs, systems and policies that affect the health of a population. It will provide an overview of the field through case studies, readings, assignments and class discussions that will provide the context necessary for pursuing further study. The course will explore the evidence-based approach of public health: identifying problems, determining causes, making recommendations, and implementing and evaluating interventions. Through coursework, students will understand tools of Public Health and how to apply them to health concerns at a population-level. (This course is anchored in the NQR domain, and also considers aspects of the CSI domain.)