Social & Behavioral Foundations of Health Care (GSGH521)
(09/13/2021-12/11/2021)
Course Memo
Required MScGH- Counts elective ND
This course provides students with an introduction
to social and behavioral science issues that influence
patterns of health and healthcare delivery. Students will
explore biomedical, social, psychological and behavioral
factors that must be taken into consideration when
global health initiatives are developed, implemented and
evaluated. Course materials highlight the integration
of research from the social and behavioral sciences with
epidemiology and biomedical sciences. A communitybased
participatory approach to understanding
community needs is emphasized, and upon completion
of this course, students will be able to propose viable
public health research questions and conduct a needs
assessment informed by determinants of health relevant
to a particular geographical region.