HLTH 295 — Determinants of Health and Wellness (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
This course explores the multifaceted determinants of health and wellness, emphasizing how environmental, social, cultural, and policy-related factors interact to influence individual and community health outcomes. Students will engage with critical public health frameworks, including the social-ecological model, to analyze topics such as health equity, policy development, genetics, living environments, stress management, trauma, and health literacy. Through interactive assignments, discussions, and projects, students will develop practical insights into addressing health disparities and fostering wellness across diverse populations. Students are recommended to take this course in the last two semesters of their program. PREREQ: HLTH 120 . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)