SOC 160 - Public Health and Social Justice

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PUBH 24
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This public health course provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions as described in the social determinants of health. Students will explore how education, socioeconomic status, racism, and gender shape health epidemics and policy development. Fundamental theories to advocate for health and social justice will be explored, and community organizing approaches will be practiced. May not receive credit for both SOC 160 and PUBH 25 .