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P6700  Introduction to sociomedical sciences

The sociomedical approach enlists the social sciences of anthropology, sociology, history, political science, social psychology, and moral philosophy in a multidisciplinary study of public health and medicine. Drawing upon assigned readings, lectures, and seminar sections, this course examines critical issues in urban health inequalities–the signature theme of the Department of Sociomedical Sciences–as they have taken shape historically, evolved over time, and assumed distinctive forms in the context of a global economy. Students learn to apply the tools of social science to the analysis and formulation of public health programs and policies. This course is part of the core course requirement for the M.P.H.

3 points