Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5367. Culture and Health/Mental Health Disparities: Micro and Macro Perspectives

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Graded

This course will examine health/mental health disparities as it relates to contemporary micro and macro practice with diverse populations. The objective of the course is the examination and analysis of the inter-relations among differential diagnosis, culture, and varying treatment strategies. The content will cover important aspects of health such as factors influencing wellness and disease, contemporary socio-political factors, and agendas that shape how health care services are delivered and accessed. We will explore current domestic and international health epidemics, discuss their implications for populations that are at risk, and the professional communities' responses to them.

No classes found.