HSEM2716V
HSEM 2716V - Social Justice and Health (3 Cr.) Race, Power, and Justice US, Writing Intensive, Honors
University Honors Program (10150)
TUED - Undergraduate Education Administration
HSEM 2716V - Social Justice and Health (3 Cr.) Race, Power, and Justice US, Writing Intensive, Honors
Course description
This seminar explores matters of social justice related to health. Class sessions predominantly focus on discussion of specific practical issues such as the promotion of race-specific therapies as an approach to ameliorating health disparities, the inclusion of homeless persons in research providing free access to health care, and the allocation of HIV medications in impoverished developing countries. Readings from multiple disciplinary perspectives ground examination these social justice issues. Discussions incorporate consideration of these issues? institutional and broader social contexts.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Discussion
Requirements
000571
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Race, Power, and Justice in the United States
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring