Minor in
Health Justice

The Health Justice minor at the Colin Powell School provides a cross-cultural and global perspective to students interested in complex health topics and issues.

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DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

The Health Justice Program is designed for students across CCNY who are interested in learning more about complex health-related topics and issues at the global and local level from both scholarly and practice-based perspectives. The Health Justice minor provides an excellent opportunity for students to explore themes such as the biological, social, political, and economic factors that impact access to health, the cultures of biomedicine, and the diversity of worldviews around health and illness.

Health Justice is an excellent complement for students in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.


To declare a minor,

visit DegreeWorks,
or iDeclare, or
Meet with an Advisor.
15
minor credits
5
required courses

Minor
Requirements

In order to obtain a Minor in Health Justice, students must complete 5 courses and a total of 15 credits within the Anthropology program which can be usefully and easily combined with Majors in other departments or even programs within the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs.

Students can declare a minor through iDeclare and are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor to discuss the full list of available courses as well as the program requirements for declaring a minor.

Career Opportunities
& Graduate School

Career Opportunities
The Health Justice Program is perched at an exciting and vital moment in higher education, as it prepares students with the cross-cultural and global perspective necessary for a range of careers from medicine, social work, community-based nonprofits, education, public health administration, and allied professions.

Prepare for Graduate School
The Health Justice Program serves minors by providing a firm foundation for graduate school across areas and is an excellent focus for those pursuing a pre-health track. Most importantly, it provides all students with a framework for understanding themselves in the context of their community, nation, and world.

Featured Courses

Here are some representative courses that an Health Justice Minor might take when fulfilling the total 15 credits within the program including required courses and program electives.

For a full list of courses, please visit DegreeWorks or meet with anAcademic Advisor.

ANTH 25500

ANTH 25500Anthropology of Health and Healing
OR
SOC 27000: Sociology of Health and Illness
(3 credits)
Required Course

ANTH 25900

Leadership in Health Equity
(3 credits) Required Course

Elect 1

20000-level or higher Advisor Approved Elective
(3 credits)

Elect 2

20000-level or higher Advisor Approved Elective
(3 credits)

Elect 3

20000-level or higher Advisor Approved Elective
(3 credits)

Contact Us

Any questions?

We’re here to assist! Whether you’re a student, alumni, or community member, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs for more information or support.

 

Department of Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs
North Academic Center, Room 7/112
160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
p. 212.650.8663

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Faculty and Staff Directory

Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber
NAC 7/112B
Dr. Irina Carlota (Lotti) Silber
Professor and Departmental Chair
isilber@ccny.cuny.edu
Stephanie Barnes
NAC 7/114 I 212.650.8663
Stephanie E. Barnes,
Administrative Specialist
sbarnes1@ccny.cuny.edu