PHTH 6200 — Principles and History of Urban Health
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureNUpath CEusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Focuses on the aspects of urban development and life that impact the health and well-being of city residents. Offers students an opportunity to learn about the impact of migration patterns, built environments, occupational stratification, and other cultural and community contextual factors that impact health status and healthcare access. Examines the level of overall health and healthcare found in urban populations, particularly the urban poor, and the disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and elsewhere. Considers public policy approaches for addressing the unique health issues of urban areas. Examines urban health issues both from a national and international perspective. Requires permission of instructor for students outside designated programs.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 28 | 30 | 93% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 22 | 30 | 73% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 50 | 50 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 44 | 48 | 92% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 3 | 49 | 79 | 62% | 10.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 38 | 44 | 86% | 3.0 |
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 34% · T 0% · W 2% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (65% of sections), M (34% of sections), W (2% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Shan Mohammed (58% of students) · reviews
- Sara Wylie (22% of students) · reviews
- Gillian Galotti (20% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Emily Grilli-Scott (22% of students) · reviews
- Dahlia Cox (21% of students) · reviews
- Gillian Galotti (20% of students) · reviews
- Neil Kleiman (19% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PHTH course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PHTH courses · Plan it at numap.app