HLTH 325
Diversity of Health in the United States
- Catalog Entry
HLTH 325: Diversity of Health in the United States
Three hour lecture (3).
Designed to inform students of diversity issues, health-related disparities, and controversies related to the health of racial, ethnic, and other groups of the population in the United States.
- Detailed Description of Content of the Course
This course provides students with an understanding of health issues for minority and other populations in the United States. A professional health educator must understand diversity in health and health-related disparities among different groups of the population. This course will provide insight into how cultures view health, how they use health resources, and how they are affected differently by diseases and disabilities than other groups. Students are required to complete a service-learning portion of the course so they experience first hand the health needs of citizens and communities.
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students shall gain knowledge through lecture, and group discussion, and the completion a service-learning project at a health agency.
- Goals and Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students shall be able to:
- Describe the importance of understanding cultural diversity for promotion of health.
- Examine the health of Latino populations, and prioritize health concerns for this group of the population.
- Examine the health of African American populations, and prioritize health concerns for this group of the population.
- Examine the health of American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, and prioritize health concerns for this group of the population.
- Examine the health of Pacific Islander populations, and prioritize health concerns for this group of the population.
- Examine the health of Asian populations, and prioritize health concerns for this group of the population.
- Examine the health of rural and urban populations, and prioritize health concerns for these groups of the population.
- Compose a reflection paper of the volunteer experience, comparing and contrasting their experiences with the information given in the course
- Assessment Measures
Student learning will be assessed through one or more of the following methods:
- Exams
- Group assignments
- Projects (service and papers)
- Presentations
- Other Course Information
- Approval and Subsequent Reviews
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
April 2006 reviewed by Beverly Zeakes |