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Course Info for FYSM - 173 - 02, Fall 2026
Class number: 3501 Title: Community Wellness Department: First Year Sem & Colloq
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: Yes Grading Basis: Graded Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 15 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM, HHN - 105 Instructor(s): Bekanich, Julia
Prerequisite(s): Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class.
Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr Seminar Requirement
Course Description:
This seminar will introduce the principles and practices of community-based health promotion, with a specific emphasis on education, health literacy, and behavior change strategies. Students will critically examine the relationship between health literacy and community well-being, drawing on current research and literature to understand key issues and challenges in improving health communication across diverse populations.