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GLOBAL HEALTH: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND FOOD SECURITY

PUBLHLTH 713
Course Description

Provides opportunities that facilitate learning in the areas of globally important non-communicable diseases, including but not limited to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and developmental and acquired disabilities; the global epidemiology of non-communicable diseases; health determinants and indigenous health beliefs and practices; mental health and wellness, including interpersonal violence and opioid abuse; and, food security, nutrition, and obesity. Presumes some background and understanding of basic principles of health and addresses topics at a graduate level.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing, or declared in the Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.95% from Historical

A Rate
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size
17

28.3% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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