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  • From a population-based perspective, the factors influencing health and disease focused on basic concepts and terminologies of public health and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines are covered. Topics will include history, health promotion, determinants of health and burden of disease, legal and ethical issues, epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable disease, environmental health, community organizing and health promotion programming, environmental health and safety, global health, healthcare policy, management, and career opportunities in public health.

    • Credit Type: Earned units for this course are applicable to an Associate Degree.
    • Transferability: Course credit transfers to CSU.
    Open Online
    Ref# 0994
    Sec 70
    Units 3.00
    Books Free
    Avail 25
    Days Arranged
    Date Range 02/09/26 - 05/14/26
    Time: 4.15 hrs/wk
    Building
    Room NE
    Instructor Cline,M
    Type
    • Note: 13 week class from 02/09/26 to 05/14/26.
    • Note: This is an online class with no on-campus meetings. Participation in this class requires the student to have regular access to a computer, tablet, or similar device (not a cell phone) with internet connectivity and Canvas capability. On the first day of class students must log into Canvas to access this course and receive initial information from the instructor (typically located on the announcement page of the course).