Social Change for Health Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
Emphasizes the impact of social determinants on public health outcomes. Plan and examine health programs and policies that promote public health and social justice through evidence-based approaches.
Minor Code: A042
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Analyze the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes.
- Develop evidence-based health approaches to addressing health disparities.
- Critique the effectiveness of health programs and policy in advancing social justice.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| H 119 | +UNPACKING LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE U.S. | 3 |
| or H 256 | +SILENCE EQUALS DEATH: HIV STIGMA TO GLOBAL SOCIAL MOVEMENT | |
| H 210 | *INTRODUCTION TO THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | 3 |
| H 225 | +*SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | 4 |
| H 249 | +BRIDGING THE GAP: SCIENCE COMMUNICATION & HEALTH LITERACY | 3 |
| H 319 | INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH POLICY | 3 |
| H 376 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 |
| H 470 | +PUBLIC HEALTH EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE U.S. | 4 |
| H 476 | ^PLANNING AND EVALUATING PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS | 4 |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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- Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
Minor Code: A042