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Race, Ethnicity and Health: Perspectives from the Social and Behavioral Sciences
SBS 207

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Description

Health outcomes in the U.S. vary dramatically as a function of race and ethnicity. The purpose of this course is to address the possible pathways by which such disparities in health status arise at different stages in the life cycle. The course will highlight research that explores this issue from social, behavioral and psychological perspectives, as well as ideas about the meaning of race and ethnicity in American society. Students will be asked to develop their own research ideas that might help illuminate the nature of specific health disparities.

Course Activities: Lectures, class presentations, discussion.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 2.5
Cross Reg

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Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Students outside of HSPH must request instructor permission to enroll in this course