PUBHLTH 700 / Foundations of Population and Public Health Practice

3 unit(s)

The Foundations of Population and Public Health Practice course runs for 14 weeks in the Fall term. This course is mandatory for MPH students. The course provides an overview of core concepts and frameworks in public and population health practice. Students will gain an understanding of the history, governance and core functions of public health at local, provincial, federal, national and international levels; how public health organizations work with the public and stakeholders; with primary care and other aspects of the health care system and as well how public health works with key players such as municipalities, school boards, non-profit organizations and others to promote and maintain health and reduce health inequities.

Students from other graduate programs can be accepted into this course with permission of the course instructor.