CHPH 315 Vulnerable Populations

5 credits

This course investigates the various perspectives describing and understanding mental health, mental health disorders and addictions, and interventions, including assessment, treatment, and self-help strategies within individual, group, family, and community contexts.

Prerequisites: PUBH 310

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

Explain the impact of health disparities as related to health behavior and outcomes, intervention strategies, public health policy, and healthcare access and quality
Investigate concepts in public health ethics and healthcare leadership and management, including the right to health care, public health research/bioethics, social justice, economic impacts, conflict between autonomy and health promotion strategies, and public health theory and practice
Consider cultural and behavioral factors that influence health status in individuals and populations
Demonstrate effective communication and critical-thinking skills required for success within the field of public health

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50