Public health policies and laws represent responses to complex public health problems and are typically matters of significant local, state and national concern. The goal of health policy is to promote and protect the health and welfare of individuals and populations and the legal system is often the structure through which public policy is enacted. This course introduces students to the public health policy arena through the examination of current key issues in the field.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
- Senior-level standing.
Semester Offered
Offered fall