HEALTH 005 - Health Equity

    Recent Professors
    Frances Garcia
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HEALTH 005
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an overview of the field of health equity and the determinants that influence health outcomes of diverse populations. Special attention is given to socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and gender status and their relationships with health disparities and inequities. Students are presented with cultural context, evidence-based models and interventions, and theoretical foundations necessary to eliminate health disparities in their communities and in the United States.