Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: differentiate and discuss major concepts within the field of public health; analyze a variety of public health topics including: infectious disease, factors relating to health and longevity, environmental factors associate with life, and research; identify the challenges associated with the field of public health; examine and assess how policies are created on a local, state, and national level in an effort to ensure the health and safety of the public; explore the role public health has in terms of diet, safety of food and drugs, and disease; apply the knowledge learned from the course to have an impact in local communities; and develop strategic public health solutions to combat the healthcare crisis in not only America, but also globally.