HLTH-1 Courses:

HLTH 8030 - Socioecological Perspectives on Health

(5 credits)

In this course, students will identify social and ecological approaches to public health at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and environmental, and policy levels. Students will explore and apply the socioecological model (SEM) and other theoretical frameworks to address public health issues and to eliminate health disparities in t morbidity and mortality. Students will demonstrate an understanding of course concepts through peer discussion and research on specific health issues in special populations, identifying contributing factors, and proposing appropriate interventions.