Applied Ethics in Public Health Practice and Policy

Catalog description

This doctoral-level course explores the application of ethical principles in public health practice, research, and policy development. Students will critically analyze complex ethical dilemmas related to health equity, resource allocation, privacy, and community engagement, with a focus on real-world case studies. The course emphasizes the role of ethics in decision-making processes and challenges students to apply ethical frameworks to contemporary public health issues, including global health, infectious disease control, and health inequities.