Undergraduate GEF course to be offered online in Spring 2026: Social Determinants of Health (PUBH 202)

PUBH 202: Social Determinants of Health is a 3-credit course available to undergraduate students interested in learning more about the social factors or determinants that impact health. During the course, students will develop basic literacy regarding social concepts and processes that influence health status and health disparities. Course assignments will include meme posts, reaction papers, discussion posts, a health advocacy documentary, and a book report.

This course:

• Meets the General Education Foundations Area 4 (GEF 4) requirement

• Meets a course requirement for the Public Health minor

• Meets a course requirement for the Rural Appalachian Health Disparities minor

This course will be offered ONLINE in Spring 2026. For more information, contact Assistant Professor Anthony Peluso.

Course Registration Information:

• PUBH 202 – Section 700 (CRN 16122)