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CHS 470 - Introduction to Public Health and Aging

(3 units)
Introduction to topics and issues at the crossroads of public health and aging, including demography, epidemiology, stereotypes, and health promotion and wellness.

Prerequisite(s): CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  ; ENG 102  ; junior or senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
General Capstone
Offered Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the roles of public health in an aging society.
2. Students will be able to identify social, behavioral, and environmental factors for maximizing functioning in later life.
3. Students will be able to evaluate evidence regarding resource allocation and financing of health services for older adults.
4. Students will be able to discuss the potential for public health to positively impact the future of our aging population.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate their skills for clearly, cogently, and succinctly expressing ideas in writing and orally.


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