410.881.01
MHS Seminar in Social Factors in Health I
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Thursday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Introduces students to social science concepts in public health and to ongoing social factors research at JHSPH. Introduces students to key concepts and tools necessary to successfully complete the MHS in Social Factors in Health degree program.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the relevance of social science concepts for public health
- Identify examples of social factors in public health research
- Describe the steps involved in completing the MHS in Social Factors in Health degree program
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 85% Participation
- 10% Reflection
- 5% Discussion Forum Posts
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to MHS in Social Factors in Health students.