Social Justice and the Health of Populations: Racism & other systems of oppression the United States

SPH MC 775

Graduate Prerequisites: Core Curriculum or instructor permission. - The goal of this introductory course is for students to equip themselves with the fundamental knowledge base necessary to critically re-examine systemic sources of health inequities, and challenge traditional public health models of addressing them. The course is intended for students with little to no prior exposure to frameworks such as Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality Theory; or little to no personal/lived experience with systems of oppression (i.e. belonging to one or more historically oppressed groups). Students who feel that they already have strong foundational knowledge around systems of oppression and anti-oppressive public health practices and approaches are encouraged to take MC776: Advanced Practice and Research Methods for Public Health Equity. Please consult the instructor if you're unsure of which course to take.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Belanoff CTC 460A R 2:00 pm-4:50 pm First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting. If you obtain instructor consent, please submit a SPH Add/Drop Form with the instructor's written permission to the SPH Reg Office.

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