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Sophia Learning’s Public and Community Health course will take you on a journey through the foundational aspects of public health, from its historical roots to its contemporary challenges and profound importance in the 21st century.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 19 Challenges (formative assessments), 6 Milestones (summative assessments), and 2 Touchstones with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you will be able to:</p> <ul><li>Recognize the foundational elements and historical milestones of public health.</li><li>Determine the systemic factors affecting health disparities and inequities across different populations worldwide.</li><li>Characterize evolving U.S. health systems; systems for the aging population; and global and U.S. health system costs, financing, and legislation.</li><li>Determine the key activities involved in effectively addressing community health and their importance in community health program ownership and sustainability.</li><li>Examine the influence of public health advocacy, policy, law, and ethics on different aspects of environmental health and safety, social justice and health equity, and the future of public health.</li></ul>
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There are no course registration fees or additional fees for material, textbooks or eBooks. Everything is included as part of your membership.

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With Sophia, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through course work quickly or slow down your pace.

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You can take as many courses as you'd like each month and are allowed to be active in two courses at the same time.

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Yes, your membership will automatically renew. At that time, you’ll also be billed for your new membership period.

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If within 30 days of payment you are not satisfied and in that time period no courses have been completed and certified, you can cancel your membership by going into your Profile and under Membership clicking Change, then clicking the Cancel Membership option. You can request a refund by contacting a Learning Coach by email, phone, or chat.“

Frequently asked Science questions

Yes, all Sophia science courses are online and self-paced. This allows learners to complete coursework on a flexible schedule.

Sophia science courses do not require prerequisites, though we recommend students take Anatomy and Physiology I before Anatomy and Physiology II. In general, Sophia science courses are designed as foundational options for beginners.

Many science courses can be taken independently. Some learners choose introductory subjects first for foundational knowledge. For learners pursuing nursing degrees, the Sophia Nursing Pathway offers a recommended 13-course sequence where courses build upon previously learned material.

Some Sophia science courses can be taken with an optional 1-credit virtual lab or lab-based activities that are completed online. 

Yes, science courses are commonly taken by students pursuing nursing and healthcare degrees. Always confirm specific program requirements with your university. You may consider the Sophia Nursing Pathway to build your foundation.

Yes, Sophia’s science courses are ACE-recommended and designed to transfer to colleges and universities. Transfer policies may vary by institution. We recommend checking with your school before starting your Sophia course.

Sophia science courses may fulfill general education science requirements. Transfer policies may vary by institution. We recommend checking with your school before starting your Sophia course.

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