First Year Seminar 191PHHS14 - FYS-U-Thrive: SPHHS

This seminar will support your transition to college and introduce you to a topic in public health and health sciences. The first six weeks will provide foundational skills for students to thrive at UMass. The last seven weeks will focus on exploring a public health and health sciences topic.

First year students only - (Freshmen or Sophomore status) First year (Fr or Soph) Sub-title: Public Health Fact or Fiction

There is vast misinformation amongst the general public on health recommendations. Students will learn how to scientifically interpret pop science articles, where to find data informed recommendations, and how to communicate this information.

See the SPHHS FYS Course Guide for a complete list of section sub-titles and descriptions:
https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/academics/first-year-semin…