Fieldwork is mandatory. Pre-requisite Juniors and Seniors only. All majors are welcome. Students will serve at agencies that help prevent cancer and treat its victims. These sites include The American Cancer Society, the UCLA Cancer Clinics, local community-based organizations, LA County Department of Health Services, etc.
Course combines lecture, discussion, and presentations by guest speakers.
Course Requirements Class discussion, weekly writing assignments, and final paper. Pre-requisite Juniors and Seniors only. Future health professionals are encourages to apply. This course teaches students about health, policy and social issues affecting the homeless population in Los Angeles County. Students will attend discussion sections 3 hours weekly, and will work in groups on student projects designed to help with planning, development, and implementation of mobile, street-based health education, social services, and acute care for a homeless and transiently housed population.