HEAL 104 - Public Health and Social Justice

    Recent Professors
    Henry Browne
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HEAL 104
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States and other nations that stem from unequal living, social, and economic conditions. Students will learn and synthesize information concerning the impact of the social determinants of health including, education, socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, disability, and gender. The roles of public health, government, and private sector policies on health outcomes will be compared and contrasted. Students will explore opportunities for health promotion and advocacy in the local community. This course is intended for students in the Health and Wellness Program and those interested in Public Health.