D HYG 370A - Behavioural Sciences II

2 units (fi 8)(TWO TERM, 61 HOURS)

This course explores the social determinants of health, principles of public health, epidemiology and concepts specific to dental public health to prepare students for evaluating public health initiatives and planning opportunities to promote oral health for various population groups. Students learn teaching and learning methodologies and incorporate these concepts into health promotion activities in diverse community settings.

D HYG 470A - Behavioural Sciences III

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 78 HOURS)

This community health-focused course advances concepts specific to dental hygiene core and service competencies introduced and developed in D HYG 370. Opportunities are included for students to apply learning relevant to dental hygiene in the areas involving research use, health promotion, disease prevention, advocacy and policy.

D HYG 470B - Behavioural Sciences III

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 78 HOURS)

This community health-focused course advances concepts specific to dental hygiene core and service competencies introduced and developed in D HYG 370. Opportunities are included for students to apply learning relevant to dental hygiene in the areas involving research use, health promotion, disease prevention, advocacy and policy.