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GLOBAL HEALTH FIELD EXPERIENCE

INTER-AG/NUTRSCI 421
Course Description

Specialized educational experiences that address a broad range of global health topics through interdisciplinary approaches to health and include participation in applied public health activities or service learning projects with communities and partner organizations.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 4

Offered

Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.97

0.29% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.18% from Historical

A Rate
93.33%

-1.46% from Historical

Class Size
15

-50.82% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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