Teaching

PUCH 19260: Implementation Research Methods

Provided Instructional Support: Fall 2024

This course provides an introduction to the field of implementation science, which is the systematic study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into practice and to improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions. The course will cover the following topics: (1) What is implementation science and why is it important? (2) Theoretical frameworks and models for implementation; (3) Implementation research methods and designs; (4) Evaluation of implementation interventions and reporting; (5) Scale-up and de-implementation; and (6) Implementation science and health equity. The course will include a combination of lectures, discussions, and in-class assignments. Students will also be responsible for crafting and presenting a research proposal using implementation research methods as the final project.

SOCI 3570: Men, Masculinities, and Health

Instructor of Record: Spring 2025

Explores the social and psychological constructions of men's gender identities at various stages during the course of life and how those identity constructions are intertwined with health outcomes.

SOCI 3500: Culture, Health, and Illness

Instructor of Record: Fall 2024

Social and cultural factors in the disease process, the distribution of disease, the meaning of health, the response to illness and approaches to healing. Examines the structure and operation of health-related professions and facilities. Observes current trends in medicine and value conflicts.

SOCI 4400: Social Inequality

Instructor of Record: Fall 2024

Explores theories and systems of social class in modern society. Analyzes societal structures and processes resulting from stratification phenomena.

WGS 150: Introduction to LGBTQ* Studies

Instructor of Record: Fall 2023; Fall 2024

This is an introductory course in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ*) Studies. In this course, we will examine contributions of scholars from a range of academic and non-academic disciplines, develop a better understanding of LGBTQ* identities and intersectional forms of oppression, better understand LGBTQ*issues and perspectives, and demonstrate how LGBTQ* studies have influenced and continue to shape cultural and social theories broadly. This course will examine marginalized sexual and gender identities and the hetero-majority as categories for further investigation -we will also develop a better understanding of the social constructions of LGBTQ* people and LGBTQ* culture.

CCS 302: LGBTQ Community, Culture, and Health in the San Francisco Bay Area

Instructor of Record: Summer 2024

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the intersection of culture, and health in the LGBTQ community, using the San Francisco Bay Area as a case study. Students will learn about LGBTQ identities, history, and public health prior to traveling to the Bay Area. Once in the Bay Area, students will visit LGBTQ historical landmarks, medical clinics, and other non-profits to further their understanding of the intersection of culture and health in the LGBTQ community.

Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to think critically about their biases and assumptions about the LGBTQ community. The course will include lectures, discussions, and assignments that will challenge students to think deeply about these biases and assumptions and how they can set aside judgement to work with LGBTQ community members in their future careers. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ community’s culture and health in the San Francisco Bay Area and will be better equipped to advocate for the community’s needs.