Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Overview
Subject area
HE
Catalog Number
202
Course Title
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Department(s)
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