Community Health

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course provides an introduction to the study of structural inequalities that contribute to health disparities, with an emphasis on geographic, identity-based, or virtual communities as the focus for research and intervention. It also considers the social justice implications and potential effectiveness of public health policies and programs and investigates the value of participatory community interventions in prevention, health promotion, and care with individuals, families, and community members. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)