HLSC 300: Diversity in Health

Course Description

This course will explore social determinants of health, i.e. how social, cultural, political, historical, and economic influences shape the individual’s own values, beliefs, and behaviors. This course expands students’ basic knowledge of cultural diversity to provide special focus on health disparities among marginalized populations. Students will examine diversity by exploring health inequities related to race and ethnicity, immigration status, disabilities, gender, access, poverty, sexual identity, and veteran status. The course includes experiential learning with organizations focused on reducing health disparities.