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HSC 3201 - Community Health and Epidemiology (3.00 credits)
Institution: St. Petersburg College;
Term: 2024 Summer;
Instructor: Brittney Frazier
Delivery Method: Internet;
Course Type: Credit;
Subject: Health Professions and Related Programs
Description
This course is designed to assist students in recognizing and analyzing the interrelationships between individuals, population group, and communities in determining the health status of each. Students will explore the complex determinants of health and disease, the impact of economic, social, environmental and cultural concerns on community health status, and community organizations that help shape community health. Course content integrates concepts from behavioral, biological and natural sciences, with emphasis on epidemiology, to examine the history and foundation of community health. 47 contract hours.
Prerequisites: HSA 4184 with a minimum grade of C & Admission to HSA-BAS; or DEH 3813 with a minimum grade of C and admission to DENH-BAS; or Admission to BIOLOGY-BS.
Enrollment Procedure
St. Petersburg College offers options to develop new job skills, advance your career or transfer to a university. The admissions process may vary according to your academic goals.
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Technical Requirements
Access to the internet is required. High speed internet access (e.g. cable, DSL, etc.) is strongly recommended.
Other Considerations
Due to state authorization requirements for distance learning that are particular to each state, students who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada and North Carolina can no longer be enrolled in online classes at St. Petersburg College as long as they are residents of those states. If you have questions regarding this new policy, please send them to information@spcollege.edu.EXAMS: Some online classes (at the discretion of the department or faculty) require proctored testing for course assessments. These assessments will be proctored via an online platform that require the use of a webcam. REGISTRATION - The last day to register for online classes is determined by session type. Please review the Academic Calendar for dates.���
Schedule Notes
NONE
On Campus Requirements
Some online classes require proctored testing for midterms or finals. Students will be required to come to campus or find a local college in their area to take their proctored exam.
Common Questions
Can students apply for admission to St. Petersburg College via the Internet?
Yes - admission applications for St. Petersburg College are available via the Internet.
Do students need to be admitted to St. Petersburg College prior
to applying for the 'Community Health and Epidemiology' course?
Yes -
a student must be admitted to St. Petersburg College before registering for Community Health and Epidemiology.
Is the 'Community Health and Epidemiology' course offered for credit?
Yes - the Community Health and Epidemiology course is offered for credit.
Can students register for the 'Community Health and Epidemiology' course via the Internet?
Yes - students can register for Community Health and Epidemiology via the Internet.
Are there one or more mandatory, in-person meetings required of students
taking the 'Community Health and Epidemiology' course?
No - there are no mandatory, in-person meetings required of students to take Community Health and Epidemiology.
Does the 'Community Health and Epidemiology' course require students to meet at specific times?
No.
Disability Services
If you are a student with a disability and need provision of reasonable accommodations, information, resources, services, and skill development please contact the accommodations/students with disabilities office at the institution you are requesting to take classes from. The institution may require an application for accommodations and documentation supporting your request for academic accommodations. Florida public colleges and universities do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, and genetic information in any of its educational programs, services or activities, including admission and employment.