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Public Health - ONE TIME Course

This introductory one-session course offers a comprehensive overview of public health: An introduction to disease, community engagement, health equity, and more -- perfect for teens exploring their future academic and career interests!

Elizabeth Gallagher

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(3)

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner Level

In this one-session course, students will dive into the essentials of public health: What is epidemiology? Why was Covid-19 declared a pandemic? Who makes our public health decisions? What is community engagement and health equity? How does the climate impact public health? What is the difference between public health and global health?

This class is structured to be interactive and engaging, combining lecture-style teaching with class discussion. There will be plenty of opportunities for students to ask questions and share ideas. This class will illustrate to students if public health is a possible academic field of interest -- and, if so, I offer a longer-form, more in-depth 12 week course on public health as well!

Learning Goals

What is Public Health?

What is Global Health?

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Viruses and disease are potentially sensitive topics. This course will not delve into personal stories. The course is fact- and science- based, and will center equity in all sub-topics.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Elizabeth Gallagher

Joined August, 2024

5.0

3reviews

New on Outschool

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello! I am a traveler, public health researcher, athlete and educator excited to teach your student on any of the following topics: chemistry, public health, medical anthropology, introductory weight lifting and exercise, and the daunting but exciting journey through the college application process! 

I have two degrees, one in chemistry and the other in medical anthropology (Feel free to ask me what medical anthropology is!!). I currently do public health research at a university, studying infectious diseases and health policy in the US. 

I have two kittens (Gracie & Gooseberry), I love to bake, and teaching is both my hobby and passion!