HLTH 250 - Health and Ethnic Diversity:CD

5.0 Credits
The dynamics of a changing health environment influencing social and personal adaptations will be researched to improve our awareness, appreciation and understanding of behavioral differences nurtured by ethnicity and a multicultural society. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of multicultural environments influenced by ethnicity, geography, social and economic conditions influence. [EXPLORE]
Analyze and evaluate how different ethnic groups adapt to a multicultural society. [REASON]
Analyze social and behavioral health issues. [REASON]
Identify social inequalities and discrimination within society. [ACT]
Demonstrate an understanding of how ethnic roles and perceptions, social traditions, social climate, religious overtones, family integrity and sexual orientation influence health, lifestyle and career opportunities. [COMMUNICATE]
Examine health topics and identify ethnic diversities, stereotyping, social perceptions and expectations. [EXPLORE]