301.615.01
Seminar in Health Disparities

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Monday, 3:30 - 5:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Darrell Gaskin
Roland Thorpe, Jr.
Kadija Ferryman
Contact Name
Darrell Gaskin
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Addresses the nature of racial and ethnic disparities in health status and introduces the research literature on race disparities. Develops an annotated bibliography of research on a minority health topic selected by the class and produces a literature review on that topic.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify demographic and epidemiological patterns in health status by race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status
  2. Identify racial/ethnic disparities in access and quality of health care
  3. Identify theories explaining racial/ethnic disparities in health status and healthcare access and quality
  4. Identify conceptual models and frameworks for reducing and/or eliminating health status and healthcare disparities
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the onsite section of a course that is also offered virtually. Students need to commit to the modality for which they register