Public Health (PH)
The Public Health (PH) Pillar exists to:
- Advance health equity,
- Empower communities
- Promote social justice.
Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on experiences, students work directly with local communities to address health disparities and advocate for marginalized populations.
By harnessing collective power and partnering with the community, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive systemic change and create healthier, more equitable communities.
Public Health Pillar Support
Jessica Chairez
- Assistant Director of Community Engagement
SOC 170 | Internship: Sociology of Health & Med
SOC 170 | Internship: Sociology of Health and Medicine engaging in the healthcare sector (or other arenas which have a health-oriented focus) not only provides a lens as the relationships between health consumers and health providers, but also provides students with experiential knowledge o various arenas within the U.S. healthcare systems.
Over the semester, students work at least 4 hours a week in an internship of their interested but ill not necessarily be providing actual treatment of patients. In addition, our class meets once a week in which we will discuss poignant readings related to the healthcare system that not only focus on the lives of health consumers/patients but also more critically examines the social relationships.