Public Health Law I

This course is a core course for public health students replacing Law and Public Health. This course provides an introduction to the American legal system as it relates to public health. The learning objectives cover the sources of and limits on public health powers at the state and federal level; key substantive areas where law is used to protect or promote the public health; the impact of such regulation on individuals, businesses, and communities; and emerging areas of public health law activity.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Wednesday 5:30-8:30PM
  • Location: UCHC

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7861-10
  • Course Type: Lecture
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 3/3
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 12/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: PROCTORED