According to Charles-Edward Amory Winslow, public health is defined as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals." In contrast to the medical paradigm of health care, public health focuses on health promotion and disease and injury prevention. Because of this holistic, preventative approach, public health plays a crucial role in emergency readiness and response.

  							TERM			CREDIT
  COURSE	TITLE					OFFERED		FORMAT	HOURS
						
PHC 4101	Public Health				Fa, Sp, Su	ONLINE    3
HSC 4404	Medical Disaster Management		Fa, Sp, Su	ONLINE	  3
MCB 4276	Epidemiology of Infectious Dz		Fa, Sp		ONLINE	  3
PHC 4109	Scientific Basis of
		 Public Health				Sp, Su		ONLINE	  3
PHC 4140	Public Planning & Analysis		Fa, Su		ONLINE	  3

Choose one of the following:							  3
PHC 4340	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene	Fa, Sp		ONLINE
PHC 4341	Fundamentals of Occupational
		 Safety and Health			Fa, Sp		ONLINE
PHC 4363	Occupational Safety & Health in
		 Health Care Environment		Sp, Su		ONLINE

		Upper level approved electives					 24
						
								TOTAL HOURS	 42



	









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