Courses Offered to U of A Students
HPS 497E/597E Public Health for Community Wellness
Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
Course Instructor: Sabrina Plattner, M.Ed.
Time & Location: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
Course Description: Students will explore community wellness through our partnership with St. John’s after-school program in South Tucson. They will create and share weekly lessons on nutrition, physical activity, and social-emotional learning with 45-60 children. This course emphasizes collaboration with community leaders to address public health goals, offering insights into health equity and community wellness. Students will also build relationships, develop health education skills, engage in community-based activities, and integrate presentations, readings, and assessments.