Welcome to Health Administration 315: Health and Community Development, a three-credit course designed to introduce students to the historical, theoretical, and practical framework of community development (CD), and to the implementation of CD programs or projects conducted in communities in Tanzania, Ghana, Bangladesh, Canada, and Chile. This course further examines the effectiveness of the community development process in addressing the social and economic needs faced by people in these countries. Finally, the course examines how community development relates to primary health care.

The Student Manual is intended to provide you with important information that will assist you in understanding the nature and organization of the course and what is expected of you as a student. Please read the manual carefully, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about any particular section in the manual, contact your tutor for further assistance.