HCA400 Public Health Studies I: Current Topics and Politics
This course allows students to evaluate the health impact of political decisions. Students will explore current topics in public health (e.g. HIV/AIDS, the obesity epidemic) and look at the impact of US politics on global Public health, especially in developing nations. Emphasis is on the conflict between data and political will that drives Public Health policy decision making. The course outcome is a project to plan a Health Impact Assessment of a current/proposed federal/state policy. (Prerequisite: HCA300 or HCA385).
Prerequisite
Any of the following: Epidemiology (
HCA300), Health and Society: Introduction to Public Health (
HCA385)
Notes
This course may be offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities or in seat at Adrian College. Online instruction may be provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education.
Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Adrian College. Students register through Adrian College and receive academic credit from Adrian College.