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410.884.01
MHS Seminar in Social Factors in Health IV

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

MHS in Social Factors in Health Seminars I-III

Description
Advances students' understanding of the relationship between social factors and health outcomes and experiences. Exposes students to research pertinent to social factors in health. Provides MHS students with opportunities to explore applications of public health research skills in a variety of research and practice settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the design and implementation of research to examine social factors in health
  2. Identify agencies and programs where social and behavioral research is conducted and applied for the promotion of public health
  3. Critically examine and discussion the strengths and limitations of social scientific and behavioral research in public health
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 99% Participation