INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH: HISTORY, CURRENT ISSUES, AND HEALTH STATISTICS

PUBLHLTH 711

Provides opportunities that facilitate learning in the areas of global health systems, organizations, governance, and financing; global health security; emergency medical services and injury epidemiology; health in complex emergencies, and, health issues in refugee, immigrant, and internally-displaced persons. Presumes some background and understanding of basic principles of health and addresses topics at a graduate level.

PUBLHLTH 713

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.

POPHLTH 644

Addresses a variety of global health topics through study of a specific country. Consider health data, health systems, historical and cultural information, and concepts of cultural competence and cultural humility.

PUBLHLTH 715

A structured independent study experience to research a major global health issue, including interviews with local key informants, integrating previous educational experiences in global health.

PUBLHLTH 714

Provides opportunities that facilitate learning in the areas of global health studies, engagement, and health data; ethics of global health engagement and international aid; global health research and quality improvement, including human subjects research and the IRB processes; and, international travel planning. Presumes some background and understanding of basic principles of health and addresses topics at a graduate level.