PUBH 525 - Special Topics in Global Health

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Offered as needed. This course will provide opportunities for in-depth review and discussions of selected global health issues. The issues will be related to contemporary global health challenges as well as other relevant topics to strengthen or complement the existing topics in the other courses in the masters in public health program. The topics will include consideration of determinants of health associated with these topics/conditions, prevention strategies, and the important factors such as cultural, economic, behavioral, social, environmental, ethical and political factors that must be considered when addressing these global health issues. Collaborative and partnership factors important for promoting global health will also be considered. The topics will be preselected by the instructor and may vary each term. Examples of some of the topics include partnership development including grant writing and seeking funds for global health programs. Other topics include maternal and infant health; emerging infectious diseases; intentional and unintentional injuries including accidents; chronic diseases such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes, cancer and mental illness; selected tropical diseases; and environmental health and sustainability. Teaching strategies will include lectures and discussions, guest speakers, student presentations.