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PUBH306 Critical Issues in Public Health

  • Department Public Health
  • Level Upper
  • Format Online
  • Credits 3

Description

This course examines emerging population-based issues, changing public and health policies, and contemporary global health concerns. Students explore current public health issues within the context of their impact on national and global populations. Critical issues discussed include natural and man-made disasters, food and environmental safety, veterans' health, infectious and chronic diseases, human rights violations, and other public health issues.

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Prerequisites

PUBH 301 Introduction to Public Health, PUBH 302 Research Methods in Public Health, PUBH 303 Public Health Policy and Leadership, PUBH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology, PUBH 305 Environmental Public Health

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.

Sections

Listing all available sections for this course, including their term, duration, and dates.
Term Dates Term & Duration Format
January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 Spring I - 8 Week Online
May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 Summer I - 8 Week Online

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