I. Course Title: Social Determinants of Health (GE)
II. Course Number: PBHL 320
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 213.
V. Course Description:
Students will examine relationships between social factors and health status for both
communities and specific populations. The pathways by which social circumstances affect
disease risk, health-related behavior, and health outcomes are discussed.
Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course. Thirty
volunteer hours with a human service agency are required.
VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
- Assess the significance of social variables on indicators of health status for specific
groups and the community as a whole.
- Contrast The Who Social Determinants of Health Framework with the Health Behavior
Model in their ability to predict community health outcomes.
- Propose a community level health policy to address a social determinant of health
issue.
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021