Taking a Public Health course is a thought-provoking way to learn about health while also earning academic credit.
UHS staff offer classes that will hone your critical thinking skills and underscore the power of prevention in health care. Whether you want to learn more about specific health topics or explore a career in public health, consider taking one of our classes.
Academic Courses
UHS staff members serve as instructors of several general enrollment courses for UC Berkeley students. Below are courses we have offered in recent years; see the Schedule of Classes for current and future term offerings.
- PBHLTH 182 001 - LEC 001 - Sexual Health and Sexuality
- PBHLTH 198 002 - GRP 002 - Exercise is Medicine
- PBHLTH 198 020 - GRP 020 - Health Worker Program
- PBHLTH 198 022 - GRP 022 - Creativity Program / Preventative Health
- PSYCH 198 002 - GRP 002 - Art of You
- MBN 20 001 - LEC 001 - Personal Food Security and Wellness
Field Experience Courses
Students selected to work with the Health Worker Program and the Sexual Health Education Program earn credits through Public Health 198. This class combines coursework in Public Health with field experiences as peer health educators. Before enrolling in these courses, students must apply for and be selected into the appropriate program above.