May 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2025-2026 Binghamton University Academic Guide

PH 510 - Foundations of Public Health


Credits: 2

The course introduces students to the historical, philosophical, theoretical, scientific, and ethical foundations of public health. The course broadly covers the core disciplines, functions, and essential services in public health. Students will explore how core principles and practices of public health are applied in the local, state, national, and global context. No pre-requisites Course is offered in the fall semester