CHW 121 - Social Determinants of Health

    Recent Professors
    Sarah E. Walker
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHW 121
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    better; and TELA 300 with grades of "C" or better Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors can all have an impact on health. This course will help students understand health inequalities and how they are socially driven. Students will look at how health is affected by wider determinants and how they can make a difference as health professionals to close the health inequality gap. Through a range of case studies from high to low income countries, the student will gain a better understanding of social determinants of health, why health inequalities exist, and the role of health � � � � � � � � professionals and systems in reducing health inequality. This course was formerly known as AH 121.
    Usually Held
    Sat 9:00am–12:00pm, Sat 9:00am–2:05pm