MHEO 410 Health Equity & Social Justice

This course defines and examines the history and foundational concepts of health equity, social justice, and human rights. Students explore key cases of inequity and injustice occurring locally, nationally, and globally and apply a public health analytical lens to these challenges. This course also provides an overview and professional orientation to public health, its history, core concepts, functions, activities, professional ethics, and how it relates to (and differentiates from) other health professions.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Must be in the MPH Online Program to be eligible to enroll in this course.