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Sep 20, 2026
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2026-2027 Official General Catalog
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HST 220 - Chronic & Communicable Diseases
This course provides a comprehensive overview of chronic and communicable diseases through a population health lens. Students will examine the key distinctions between these disease types in terms of causes, transmission, progression, and prevention. Emphasis is placed on identifying major risk factors, including behavioral, environmental, genetic, and social determinants, and developing evidence-based prevention strategies.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Differentiate between chronic and communicable diseases based on causes, transmission, progression, and prevention.
- Identify major risk factors and prevention strategies for common chronic and communicable diseases.
- Explain the role of public health systems in controlling the spread of infectious diseases and managing chronic conditions.
- Identify key theories in behavior change.
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