Aug 31, 2025  
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog

HPH 522 - Race, Racism, and Health


This course introduces students to race and racism as a determinants of health. We explore the historical notions of race, how race impacts health, and how racism impacts the health of different populations. Also covered is how race and discrimination are measured, critical race theory and public health interventions to address racial disparities. Some background in statistics and research methods is required in order to fully understand the course material.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)