Health and Diversity. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Provides students with a specific set of skills and knowledge in cultural competence. Focuses on understanding the public health system, identifying one's own cultural biases, understanding biases regarding one's own cultural identity, and developing culturally competent approaches and tools. Explores diversity of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, and vulnerable populations in healthcare contexts. Enables students to be more effective public health professionals whether they work with diverse populations within the United States or in international settings.