Global Health-Current Health Issues Facing Our World. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course will explore various key issues and current topics in global health. It will cover various topics, such as measuring the global disease burden, identifying key health problems and determinants worldwide, analyzing health systems, and examining international public health organizations. The course will also explore communicable and non-communicable diseases, examine the impact of climate change on human health, and address how to respond to health crises. Additionally, students will acquire technical knowledge, skills, and vocabulary essential for working in global health. Prerequisites: PHEA 6001 or consent of the course instructor.