I. Course Title: Social Determinants of Health
II. Course Number: SOCY 320
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: SOCY 110 or SOCY 213.
Cross-Listed: PBHL 320.
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.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
[1] Introduction
[2] Individual and Population Health
[3] Health Care Services
[4] Health Research Methods
[5] Population Health and Social Epidemiology
[6] Income, Inequality, Wealth and Health
[7] Childhood and the Transition to Adulthood
[8] Gender and Health
[9] Social Support, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, and Racism
[10] Health of Indigenous Peoples
[11] Employment, Working Conditions, and Health
[12] Housing and Neighborhood
[13] Food, Food Insecurity, Nutrition, Obesity, and Health
[14] The Environment and Health
[15] Social Patterning of Behavior
[16] The Politics of Population Health
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
The course includes lecture, case studies, required/supplemental readings, internet research, and class discussions of readings and related current events.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
By completing the course, students will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures are graded assignments, tests, and a final comprehensive health policy proposal paper.
Other Course Information:
This course is online/asynchronous.
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021