HCA100 The History of Public Health

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. The course is intended to introduce students to the field of public health; it is intended to be broadly accessible to all students and provide a practical understanding of the field.