Course description:
This introductory course is for students to be developed as
professionals in the field of public health or other related fields. The course provides an introduction to
public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, mission, history, organized efforts,
functions, and services, focused on health promotion models, social
determinants of health, and discussion of future public health challenges. The
course includes lectures, group discussions, and web-based research. Case studies serve as a basis for
student participation in real world public health problem-solving simulation
and integration of the basic core disciplines. At the end of
the course, students will be acquainted
with the components of the public health system and appreciate the unique
characteristics of public health practice as a social activity with an
interdisciplinary approach.
- Profesor: Luis E Estremera-De Jesus
- Profesor: Ivelisse Garcia-Melendez
- Profesor: Edgardo Ruiz-Cora