Global Health Ethics in Research, Policy & Practice

3 credits · Graduate

This course presents practical and theoretical approaches to more ethical global health research, policy, and practice. Students will reflect on their social locations and values systems while examining foundational, contemporary, and decolonial ethical frameworks related to global health. Utilizing diverse, interdisciplinary case studies, students will develop the skills to analyze power dynamics and ethical choices of global health actors and their impact on marginalized communities. This course has a strong emphasis on applied ethics, exploring topics like cultural humility and equitable community partnerships, with a practical focus on preparing students for more ethical summer fieldwork.