CIV 233 - Healthy Communities

2 credit(s)
In this course students will work with community groups to both learn about and provide outreach on health-related topics determined by the community. Students will research these health-related topics, bring their existing knowledge and resources to begin addressing these issues, and build skills in critically reading health information. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about health issues directly from community members. With this exchange of knowledge about health, students will be learning the process of community-based education and examining the roles of expert and layman in health education. In addition, students will conduct an assessment of their work.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.