An introductory overview of the United States public health system as it currently exists and operates, with an emphasis on the core functions of public health. A survey of different approaches to public health problems, including health promotion and disease prevention.

An online introductory overview of the United States public health system, with an emphasis on core functions of public health. A survey of different approaches to public health problems, including health promotion, disease prevention, and disaster management. Classes will consist of online lectures and faculty and peer lead group reflections.

Focuses on the foundational knowledge and real-world skills needed to work as a case investigator and contact tracer during the COVID-19 pandemic. A multidisciplinary perspective on the origins and best practices of contact tracing and its impact on individuals and society. Topics include COVID-19 etiology and virology, as well as the hard and soft skills required in public health surveillance, including data collection, cultural competency, and confidentiality.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry.

Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.

Provides an overview of public health, with an emphasis on the population perspective and cross-cutting nature of public health, including the population impacts of healthcare systems, environmental and social/behavioral influences on the health of the public, theoretical models and concepts, and historic and contemporary issues.

An overview of public health, with an emphasis on the population perspective and cross-cutting nature of public health, including the population impacts of healthcare systems, environmental and social/behavioral influences on the health of the public, theoretical models and concepts, and historic and contemporary issues.

Focuses on the foundational knowledge and real-world skills needed to work as a case investigator and contact tracer during the COVID-19 pandemic. A multidisciplinary perspective on the origins and best practices of contact tracing and its impact on individuals and society. Topics include COVID-19 etiology and virology, as well as the hard and soft skills required in public health surveillance, including data collection, cultural competency, and confidentiality.

Focuses on advancing professional and academic writing skills for public health practitioners. Students will enhance their written and oral communication skills. Topics will include basic scientific writing concepts, research procedures, written and verbal communication, systems thinking, and collaborative learning.