HLTH 5140 — Rural Health in the United States
1 semester hoursGraduateLectureNUpath EXusually offered: springtypical days: MOnlineOnline
Presents foundational concepts relevant to rural health in the United States. Covers key definitions, frameworks, and epidemiologic trends in rural health in the United States. Introduces themes of asset- (vs. deficit-) based and responsible community engagement, cultural humility, and empathy in relation to rural communities and their application through experiential learning opportunities. Highlights innovative approaches to addressing rural health inequities and challenges and evidence-based resources for advancing understanding of challenges in rural health. Draws on examples and cases to illustrate and encourage the application of didactic content to real-world problems.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Katherine Simmonds (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (HLTH course descriptions) · All HLTH courses · Plan it at numap.app