Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

IHS 2190 - Introduction to Immigrant & Migrant Health


This course introduces students to issues related to mobile populations and to the myriad health issues faced by immigrant and migrant populations in the U.S. Because of the relatively large numbers of foreign- born individuals in Ohio and the U.S., both in urban and rural areas, students working in in a variety of professions are likely to engage with individuals and groups born outside the U.S. This course is designed to prepare students to appropriately and effectively engage with immigrant and migrant groups as well as other diverse groups.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Arch: Connected World
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2CP
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM course: TMSBS Social & Behavioral Sciences
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe the history of migrant and immigrant populations in the U.S. and Ohio.
  • Students will be able to outline the major health issues currently faced by migrant and immigrant populations.
  • Students will be able to compare special and vulnerable populations within the migrant and immigrant communities
  • Students will be able to discuss cultural issues that influence treatment from the provider and patient¿s perspectives.
  • Students will be able to discuss an interpreter¿s role in working with migrant and immigrant populations.
  • Students will be able to examine social justice and ethical issues surrounding migrant and immigrant health and health care.
  • Students will be able to analyze the impact of law and policy on issues surrounding migration and immigration.
  • Students will be able to constructively contribute to group discussions about migration and health


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