Introduction to Global Health ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

In this course, students will learn about the effects and interrelatedness of social elements in an environment on global community health and burden of disease. Topics may include the complex social, economic, political, environmental, and biological factors that structure the origins, consequences, and possible treatments of global health problems. Students will explore health assessment methods and intervention strategies. This course meets the Community and Human Services Area of Study Guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery.