Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

Overview

Subject area

HE

Catalog Number

202

Course Title

Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health

Description

This course introduces students to the various biological, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, environmental, institutional, organizational and political factors influencing health behavior and relevant disparities in health outcomes. Students are exposed to core theories and models used in the analysis of health behavior and outcomes from a systems perspective. Emphasis is placed on applying theories/models at various levels of influence to current health problems as a basis for intervention design.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

029723

Course Schedule