Course Detail
Units:
1.0 - 6.0
Course Components:
Field Work
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
Service Learning
Description
This course presents an experiential introduction to the principles and practice of global health. Epidemiology and principles of public health are reviewed along with health problems, health care systems, economics, politics, and culture for the selected country. The focus of the course is active participation in a community-based participatory research project carried out in collaboration with a partnering institution in a selected developing country. Students enrolled in this course will travel abroad to work on the research project.