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HE251 Community and Public Health

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  • CRN: 21305
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From March 31 through June 14, 2025, Emily J Gaige

Class materials

Textbooks

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Details about this class

Please note, this course is fully online (this means there are no class sessions on campus or via zoom, it's all online)

Greetings!

My name is Emily Gaige (she/they) and I will be your instructor for this course. I’ve been teaching at PCC for 11 years in the Health Studies department. I have a Master’s Degree in Public Health and 17 years of experience working in health care administration.

My Philosophy in Teaching 

It is a priority for me to create a safe learning environment free from shame, judgment, and discrimination, my goal is to provide an inclusive space to explore Public and Community Health. 

Course Details

  • There is a required textbook for this class. Students will need to obtain full access to the text to fully engage in this course. I highly recommend purchasing/borrowing/renting/etc. an electronic version of the book so you have immediate access (If you order a physical copy of the book, it could take a couple of weeks to receive it). You can order directly from the PCC bookstore, or any other seller:

    Title: Public Health 101- w/access
    Author: RIEGELMAN
    Edition: 4TH 25
    ISBN: 9781284230383

  • Each week students will read current and relevant articles and watch videos to learn about public health. 
  • There will be assignments, quizzes, discussions, and a course project that students will participate in.
  • I will have regular (optional) office hours each week over Zoom. I am also available to schedule in-person or Zoom meetings with you at other times if you would like to connect, have questions, or want to discuss any of the material or how I can best support your success!

I look forward to working with you!

Emily

 

Technology

  • This course is fully online, students will need access to a computer/laptop with internet access to fully engage in this course.
  • There will be links to articles, interactive websites, videos, and blogs that require updated browsers (such as Chrome or Edge).
  • I encourage the use of Google Docs and Google Drive for submitting assignments, though Microsoft products like Word or PowerPoint also work well. If you do not have access to these please reach out, I can work with you if these are not available to you. iOs products are not compatible with D2L at this time. 
  • Having a webcam or microphone is not required, though they are helpful if you choose to come to my office hours via Zoom.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online and remote teaching technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online prerequisite: Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for remote classes but strongly recommended.