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Jan 06, 2025

Apr 07, 2025

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$1,800.00

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Undergraduate
5 Quarter Credits
6 Weeks
Faculty Led

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Course Description

Through this course, students explore the historical milestones concerning human disease and prevention, morbidity and mortality rates associated with various diseases, and the biological effects of infectious and chronic disease on the human body. Students discuss the general characteristics of disease transmission, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and control among various populations. They also examine psychosocial and behavioral factors that influence human disease.

Admission Requirements

Have one of the following:
- High school diploma;
- GED Conferred; or
- Collegiate transcript including 12 or more credits completed as a degree-seeking student
Unofficial transcript(s) from institution(s) with accreditation recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or US Department of Education. Unofficial transcripts must include the name of the institution, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned (if applicable), course names/numbers and dates of attendance
In addition to meeting the above criteria, candidates must also meet at least one of the following:
- Be 21 years of age or older;
- Be less than 21 years of age with 12 quarter credit hours of college credit;
- Be active military or a veteran (must provide documentation of service)
You can review more detailed admission requirements in the Walden University Student Handbook.