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Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action SpecializationUniversity of Minnesota

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About this Specialization

This five course specialization explores dimensions of applied knowledge related to the social determinants of health. This specialization will utilize the Data-to-Action Hourglass Model to support thinking about multiple perspectives as a way to filter, frame, and focus data-driven action related to social determinants of health. Course 1: Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health, provides an overview of definitions and theoretical perspectives that will form the foundation of this specialization. Course 2: Social Determinants of Health and Vulnerable Populations, highlights how social determinants of health can affect vulnerable populations in different ways. Course 3: Social Determinants of Health and Health Care Systems, explores topics that are particularly relevant for healthcare clinicians and administrators, as well as communities. Course 4: Social Determinants of Health and Methodological Opportunities, examines the methodological approaches and research tools that inform an understanding of best practices in working with science teams, communities, and with data. Course 5: Social Determinants of Health and Planetary Health, centers on planetary health as a fundamental health determinant in shaping a shared future. Each course also includes a data applications module, in which learners will practice analyzing, displaying, and interpreting social determinants of health data.

Applied Learning Project

Each course in this specialization will feature a data applications component, in which students will have the chance to practice using R to analyze, display, and interpret social determinants of health data using NHANES and Omaha System datasets. Students will then have the chance to apply these skills to their own datasets as part of a peer-reviewed assignment

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English

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There are 5 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

This first of five courses introduces students to the social determinants of health, and provides an overview of the definitions and theoretical perspectives that will form the foundation of this specialization. The topics of this course include:

Course2

Course 2

Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

This second of five courses focuses on how social determinants of health affects vulnerable populations. Focusing on four groups of vulnerable populations, students will examine how social determinants of health contribute to the poor health outcomes experienced by these populations. The topics of this course include:

Course3

Course 3

Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

This third of five courses explores topics related to the social determinants of health and health care systems. This course will also focus on the relationship between the social determinants of health, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma. The topics of this course include:

Course4

Course 4

Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

This fourth of five courses examines the methodological approaches and research tools that inform our understanding of best practices in working with science teams, communities, and with data. The topics of this course include:

Instructors

Daniel J. Pesut, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Professor

School of Nursing

4,265 Learners

7 Courses

Karen A. Monsen, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FNAP, FAAN

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University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Students should have basic training in a health profession or an undergraduate degree in sociology, public health, or other health sciences or social sciences. Data analysts and policymakers may also find the content to be compelling and useful.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Courses should be taken in sequential order:
Course 1: Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health
Course 2: Social Determinants of Health and Vulnerable Populations
Course 3: Social Determinants of Health and Health Care Systems
Course 4: Social Determinants of Health and Methodological Opportunities.
Course 5: Social determinants of health and Planetary Health

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Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action Specialization

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

Applied Learning Project