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Social Determinants of Health

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Tu 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 McCormack M03-0407 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Tu 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M03-0407
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides an introduction to and overview of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and their impact on health, functioning, and quality of life across the life course. Students completing this course will explore social, economic, environmental, and political factors contributing to health and health disparities across various populations and communities. Topics to be discussed include health disparities, the life course perspective, intersectionality, racism, discrimination, socioeconomic status, housing, and residential segregation, access to healthcare, and social and environmental factors. The course will examine current efforts to address the SDOH, advocacy, and efforts to effectively mobilize health promoting pathways. Students will be challenged to reflect upon the determinants critically and propose innovative and grassroots strategies to improve health, reduce health disparities, and address the nonmedical determinants of health.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M03-0407

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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