Disparities in Health and Health Care in the United States

3 credits · School of Nursing

This course is a graduate level introduction to health and healthcare disparities that draws upon an interdisciplinary body of scientific literature to evaluate perspectives and evidence on the distribution, fundamental causes, and consequences of inequities in the United States. This class will focus on multiple levels of influence including individual, provider-patient interactions, health care systems, and systemic and structural causes. Disparities will be discussed relative to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disabilities, other identities, and their intersectionality. The influence of power, privilege, and access to resources will also be examined. Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field. Permission of instructor required for students enrolled in any master's program.