Social Problems and Policy

Catalog description

This course will provide an overview of the application of theoretical foundations to describe social determinants of health, and explain their relationship to a range of social problems, issues of cultural diversity as well as how these impact policy development at the community, state, and national level. Emphasis is placed on health care, social, economic, environmental and political conditions as well as their interconnectedness as seen through the lens of various theoretical frameworks.<br><br>(Prerequisite HSA 4184 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (HSA-BAS)) or (Prerequisite DEH 3813 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Dental Hygiene (Bachelor of Applied Science) (DENH-BAS)) or Admission to Public Policy and Administration (Bachelor of Science) (PPA-BS) or Admission to Human Services (Bachelor of Science) (HUMSVC-BS) or Admission to Applied Mental Health (Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (AMH-ATC)