Introduction to Global Health

Catalog description

This course offers a foundational overview of global health, examining key health issues, social and environmental determinants, and the systems and structures that impact population health worldwide. Understanding the interconnectedness of the global economy, security, and health is essential to civic engagement. As the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, global health affects us all in ways that extend beyond healthcare. Emphasis is placed on access, ethics, and the interdisciplinary nature of global health. Students will acquire the tools to analyze challenges, evaluate interventions, and comprehend the significance of examining healthcare at the international level.