DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AMERICA

GEN&WS/HISTSCI/MEDHIST 531

Women as patients and as health professionals in America from the colonial period to the present.

HISTSCI/MEDHIST 919

Analyzes the scientific and social aspects of the development of modern medicine and public health in Europe and America.

MEDHIST 708

Advanced readings in primary and secondary literature concerning medicine in Europe from the 18th century to mid-20th century, investigating changes in disease and demography, state interest in health care, and medical professions, and both scientific and alternative medical ideas.

HISTSCI 360

Analyze historical factors impacting healthcare cost, access, and services with focus on social determinants of health in the United States across the long 20th century. Evaluate current state of the field through literature reviews and conversations with guest lecturers. Apply historical analysis in consideration of current disparities in health resources. Produce original research project and policy proposal at intersection of public health, medical history, and health law and policy.

HISTSCI/MEDHIST 509

Health problems in the U.S. from the colonial period to the twentieth century; efforts made toward their solutions.