HSCI 208 - MULTICULTURAL HEALTH SCIENCE

    Recent Professors
    Angela Orefice, Nancy Steinmaus, Michelle Marie Sheen, Mechelle Medhurst
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    Examines the major health problems facing non-dominant/minority ethnic groups related to acculturation, assimilation, and biological variations. Various health beliefs systems, folk remedies, health practices, and attitudes toward health will be analyzed to promote prejudice reduction and understanding of cultural differences. A variety of non-traditional and experiential teaching/learning strategies will be used to examine alternative approaches to healthy lifestyles and to develop a personal health plan.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am, Mon Wed 3:00pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–9:55am