SOC3393 - Public Health in Socio-Historical Perspective

SOC 3393 Public Health in Socio-Historical Perspective (3 semester credit hours) An overview of the historical development of public health institutions that have been established in response to disease epidemics, changes in human living arrangements and economic institutions, advances in technology, and other social and environmental factors. While the course will address global trends, there will a particular focus on Western societies, including the United States. (3-0) R