PBH 501 - Introduction to Social Epidemiology

3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: PBH 500
Social epidemiology explores how social systems, social determinants, and (in)equities relate to health status, experiences, and outcomes. This introductory course will explore the theories that gave rise to social epidemiology, its main areas of focus, and social epidemiological methods. Students will apply social epidemiology to public health issues and use social epidemiology to critique and suggest areas of improvement for public health research and practice.

Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester