PHCG3210 · Schiller Institute

Contemporary Issues in Public Health

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Summer Hawkins

Professor, SSW, Health & Mental Health

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.5

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Summer Hawkins

Professor, SSW, Health & Mental Health

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.5

About this course

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the foundational skills of public health to contemporary public health issues. The course integrates data and research to begin a more in-depth examination of the major burdens of disease and several emerging areas of concern. With a consistent goal of reducing health disparities, the course identifies population-level risk factors as well as evidence-based interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Principles and concepts learned in Public Health in a Global Society are reinforced through specific health conditions, behaviors, and topics.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.88 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.43 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.59 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.60 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for PHCG3210. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.8	4.8
Fall 2023	1	4.4	4.8
Fall 2022	1	4.6	4.7
Fall 2021	1	4.3	4.5