Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
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Overview
Subject area
SCH
Catalog Number
215
Course Title
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Department(s)
Description
This capstone course introduces students to various biological (e.g. genetics), psychological (e.g. self-esteem), behavioral (e.g. smoking), and socio-cultural (e.g. poverty, education, housing, food security, political systems) factors influencing health. Students explore core theories/models used in health outcome analysis from a systems perspective. Through policy analysis, students apply a social determinants of health evaluation design to address health inequities.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
038131