CRN 86389

3.0 credit hours

This course introduces the broad and growing field of global public health. The course will discuss how health and illness are defined and explore the biological, cultural, social, and political forces influencing health globally. This is a survey course that will explore such topics as: comparative health systems, social determinants of health, health services and quality, healthcare policy, engaging community partners, and major global health initiatives. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on global health ethics and issues of social justice.