HSCS 3395 Cross-Cultural Health

The focus of the course is on health care practices and beliefs in a variety of cultures, which interact with the United States health care system. The course explores cultural diversity and expands awareness of cultures.  The purpose is to benefit the health care worker's ability to interact with the American population. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

6 hours of ANTH, SOCI, and/or PSYC or instructor permission

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
1. Compare and contrast awareness and knowledge about differences in values and beliefs that can influence health care.	Reflective exercise In-class discussion	Midterm paper Final paper Exams Final Presentation
2. Demonstrate awareness of ethnocultural attributes that determines health and disease in specific population.	Reflective exercise In-class discussion	Midterm paper Final paper Exams Final Presentation
3. Recognize the impact of global determinants of health status, health needs and methods of providing health services upon health care expectations of selected populations.	Reflective exercise In-class discussion	Midterm paper Final paper Exams Final Presentation
4. Analyze selected important health care delivery issues within the context of different ethnic and cultural communities.	Reflective exercise In-class discussion	Midterm paper Final paper Exams Final Presentation
5. Evaluate high risk behaviors, nutrition habits and bicultural ecology related to a specific population.	Reflective exercise In-class discussion	Midterm paper Final paper Exams Final Presentation