COM HLT 221African American Health across Life
Community Health Sciences · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
Critical examination of social, psychological, and biological pathways to health and longevity among African Americans through engagement with empirical research from multiple disciplines (public health, sociology, psychology, medicine). Guided by social stress theory and other theoretical perspectives, consideration of health impact of historical and contemporary racial inequality. Application of this critical lens to examine current events and propose potential public health solutions and avenues for intervention. Study of African American health is often characterized by deficit approach, which defines well-being of this population only in terms of their health risks relative to majority. Discussion of risk factors associated with adverse health outcomes, but also identification of numerous resources used by African Americans to promote resilience and preserve health.
Letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
Official UCLA wording
Requisite: course 200A.
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COM HLT 221
- COM HLT 200ACommunity Health Sciences
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