| This course uses popular and academic texts and video and online technology as well as external educators and events to bring to life the reality of community health. In the course, you will examine the theories and principles of health promotion, disease prevention and health behavior change within the context of consumer, environmental and community health. In addition, many examples used are from adolescent health. This course provides a foundation for future health professionals, allied health professionals, teachers, journalists, clergy and others with the ability to provide poplulation centered, interdisciplinary, prevention oriented health care through an understanding of what creates health in individuals and more so in communities. Models are examined for effectiveness within various social, psychological, cultural, political and economic contexts. |
