Foundations in Global Health

Global health is oen of the most vibrant, complex, and rapidly evolving fields in public health. This highly interactive course blends data-driven analysis with real-world case studies, hands-on excercises, and critical reflection. You’ll learn not only how to interpret global trends in morbidity and mortality, but also how to uncover their root causs and explain their implications for communities – especially those in low-and-middle-income countries. Students critically analyze the historical and current power imbalances, including the enduring legacy of colonialism and the manifestations of modern-day neocolonialism, that continue to shape global health institutions and national policies. Students gain hands-on skills to design and implement sustainable, evidence-based, multi-sectoral interventions to address key global health challenges ensuring that programs and policies are not just well-intended but truly effective. This course provides students the opportunity to apply these foundational skills to develop cross-cultural awareness and resourcefulness in solving problems that they encounter in their professional careers.