NURS 251 - Introduction to Population Health

Credits: 2

This course introduces the core principles of population health. Students will develop proficiency in analyzing social determinants of health, advancing health equity, and designing evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion strategies. Students will apply the nursing process to assess and address health challenges at the population level, using critical thinking and foundational epidemiologic methods to enhance health outcomes for individuals and communities across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on integrating policy influence and system-based approaches to foster sustainable health improvements.

Prerequisite(s): NUTR 376 (grade of C or better), BIOL 272 (grade of C or better)

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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