Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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HM 801  Introduction to Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health or public health-related discipline.
Restrictions:
Approval of college.
Description:
Philosophy and concepts of the discipline of public health. History and development of the profession. Ethical, legal and political considerations. Provide first introduction to core public health areas.
Effective Dates:
FS08 - FS08


HM 801  Introduction to Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health or public health-related discipline.
Restrictions:
Open to master's students in the Public Health major or in the Public Health Specialization.
Description:
Philosophy and concepts of the discipline of public health. History and development of the profession. Ethical, legal and political considerations. Provide first introduction to core public health areas.
Effective Dates:
FS08 - FS17


HM 801  Introduction to Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health Major or in the Public Health Graduate Certificate.
Description:
Introduction to public health philosophy and core knowledge areas. Ethical, legal and political considerations. Emphasis on principles and tools for population health, disease prevention and health promotion, health determinants, healthcare and public health systems.
Effective Dates:
SS18 -


PH 801  Introduction to Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health Graduate Certificate or in the Public Health Major.
Description:
Introduction to public health philosophy and core knowledge areas. Ethical, legal and political considerations. Emphasis on principles and tools for population health, disease prevention and health promotion, health determinants, healthcare and public health systems.
Semester Alias:
HM 801
Effective Dates:
SS24 - Open