Public Health: Discovering the Big Picture in Health Care

Students learn about the five core public health disciplines and how they work together to prevent disease, injury, and death in communities. The course covers the history and role of the public health system, how to promote health, and how to respond to public health emergencies. Students also study how diseases spread and the roles of organizations like the CDC and WHO. This course highlights the important careers available in public health and how students can contribute to improving the health of populations.