Minor in Feminist Health Justice

The 15-unit Minor in Feminist Health Justice is a complement to a variety of campus undergraduate majors such as public health, women & gender studies, sexuality studies, nursing, ethnic studies, biology, geography, social work, political science, counseling, psychology, or other health sciences, social sciences or policy-driven majors. The program offers three areas of focus:

1. Social determinants, feminist theory and implications for health
2. Health equity and social justice praxis
3. Politics and policy – analysis, and strategies for changing policies relevant to health, gender, and equity.

Students take a core course in each of these areas, then choose two electives. Electives from related fields will be considered on advisement as related to student's needs and interests. Advisor approval is required for courses not listed below.

All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the effects of power inequities by engaging and synthesizing feminist theory and theories of health and health equity.
2. Identify and analyze how oppression and marginalization take shape within health outcomes, health care organizations, and public health, and how social movements approach and confront these dynamics.
3. Discuss the implications of gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other forms of difference to public health policy and praxis.
4. Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge about power and social difference to research projects across disciplines.