Health Equity Minor 386
The health equity minor (386) offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum, drawing upon the strengths of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, School of Social Work, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, School of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School of Education to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health equity and its underlying social, economic, and environmental determinants, with specializations in topics such as housing, food justice, and education.
Students will engage in the critical analysis of current policies and research, develop culturally competent practices, and gain hands-on experience through applied learning opportunities. Graduates of the minor will be well-equipped to advocate for and implement impactful solutions that advance health equity within diverse communities.
Students seeking the health equity minor will complete 18 credits of courses, including the two required courses (6 credits), two courses from one of the three tracks (6 credits from ONE track), and two electives from affiliated departments.
Required Courses (6 credits, choose two)
11:374:424 Segregation and Health (3)
or 10:832:212 Health Disparities (3)01:920:115 The Color of Health: How Does Inequality Get Under the Skin? (3)
or 01:920:335 Health and Inequality (3)
Two Courses from the Chosen Track (6 credits)
Track 1 Health Equity: Food Justice
11:020:333: Community Food Justice and Advocacy (3)
11:374:289 Sustainable Food: Politics, Policy, and Ethics (3)
11:020:337 Sustainability: Tackling Food Waste (3)
11:400:315 (01:959:409) - Food and Sustainability – Thailand Study Abroad
11:400:316 (01:959:409) Sustainable Food Production- Ireland Study Abroad
11:193:255 Integrated Nutrition, Health, Environment, and Agricultural Systems
Track 2 Health Equity: Housing Equity
10:762:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3)
910:240 Housing Inequality & Homelessness (3)
10:762:307 Community Development (3)
Track 3 Health Equity: Education
10:833:325 Education Policy and Social Justice (3)
10:833:365 Higher Education Policy (3)
05:300:406 Community-Based Language Learning (3)
05:300:464 Race & Ethnicity in American Schools (3)
05:300:465 Sexuality, Gender, and the Politics of U.S. Public Schooling (3)
05:300:401 Individual and Cultural Diversity (3)
Two Electives from Affiliated Departments (6 credits)
The remaining 6 credits required for the minor can be selected from a list elective courses from the following select departments: School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, School of Social Work, Graduate School of Education, and School of Arts and Sciences.
For the most current configuration of courses and approved electives for the Health Equity minor, please see the Bloustein School website.