Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, principles, and practice areas of public health by connecting them to a social work perspective. Students will analyze social work approaches to protecting and promoting health at the individual, family, and community levels, and develop a critical perspective on health inequalities, social determinants, and health policies.
Course Content
Historical development of public health, basic principles, preventive health services, social determinants affecting public health, introduction to epidemiology, combating infectious and chronic diseases, mental health, environmental health, health inequalities, health policies and contributions of social work to public health.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to public health | |
| 2 | Historical development of health services | - |
| 3 | Public health principles and basic concepts | - |
| 4 | Social determinants of health | - |
| 5 | Introduction to epidemiology | - |
| 6 | Infectious diseases and prevention | - |
| 7 | Non-communicable diseases | - |
| 8 | Midterm | - |
| 9 | Mental health and society | - |
| 10 | Environmental health | - |
| 11 | Health inequalities | - |
| 12 | The role of social work in public health | - |
| 13 | Ethics and human rights in health | - |
| 14 | Health policies | - |
| 15 | Community-based health practices | |
| 16 | Final Exam | - |