STS 268 - Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

This course explores contemporary issues affecting public health on local, national, and global scales. Students discuss public health challenges and responses, the impact on populations, and consider interventions. We analyze public health events as they unfold, evaluating trends, policy implications, and the roles of public health. Topics include health disparities, environmental health, reproductive health, technology, and healthcare delivery. Students develop critical thinking skills and practical knowledge to address current public health challenges through lectures, discussions, case studies, guest speakers, and projects. Christie Van Horne.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS