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PBHLTH W212 - Foundations of Global Health

School of Public Health Graduate PBHLT - School of Public Health

Subject

PBHLTH

Course Number

W212

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Foundations of Global Health

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic principles of global public health that are used to improve population health at all levels. The course will start with an introduction to essential concepts from public health disciplines that are the foundations of global health practice. Students will then apply these concepts to current global health challenges through course activities, assignments, and readings that will provide a real world context. Global health experts will share their experiences and lessons learned from implementing global health research and programs. Throughout the course, students will gain critical and creative-thinking experience in applying tools and frameworks towards addressing diverse global health needs.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Formats

Web-based Lecture