Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (New Brunswick) 18 courses
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.
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)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 11:374:424 or 10:832:212 | Segregation and Health or Health Disparities | 3 |
| 01:920:115 or 01:920:335 | The Color of Health: How Does Inequality Get Under the Skin? or Health and Inequality | 4 |
Track 1 Health Equity: Food Justice
11:020:333: Community Food Justice and Advocacy (3) or 11:193:300 Food for All: Transforming Food Systems for Health (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 11:193:100 Food Systems and Policy
Track 2 Health Equity: Housing
10:833:310 U.S. Housing Policy (3) 09:910:224 Housing Inequality & Homelessness (3) 10:170:307 Community Development (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 10:833:310 | U.S. Housing Policy | 3 |
| 09:910:224 | Housing Inequality & Homelessness | 3 |
| 10:170:307 | 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 English 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 in the Classroom (3)
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