PBH 101: History of Public Health

Goal: From the first introduction of government-mandated quarantines to the modern movement towards universal health care, the role of public health and governance has fundamentally shaped human societies. In this course, students will learn the role of the state in ensuring favorable public health outcomes. Students will also learn the importance of public health, understand how it is provided, and learn how it is practiced.
Content: This course will provide students with the necessary context to pursue further study in public health. By the end of course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the importance of the field Public Health and the context in which it is used; 2. Explain how healthcare is provided on a national scale; 3. Understand the origins of science of Epidemiology; 4. Detail the functions of the major international health organizations; 5. Understand the importance of data to the field of Public Health, specifically with regards to its use in informing policy; 6. Articulate the Public Health ramifications of diseases such as Covid-19.
Credit: 3
Note: PBH 101 is only available online through the RIZE Consortium. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for additional details and information on enrolling in the course. Only open to students majoring in Public Health.
Degree Level: Undergraduate