Global Health Initiatives: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course provides an introductory understanding of global health from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course explores the historical and contemporary dimensions of global health initiatives, offering theoretical and analytical tools for assessing, planning, and implementing global health programs and services. With a focus on addressing global health disparities, particularly among marginalized populations, students delve into the complexities of global health problems and interventions. The course situates global health policy considerations in a globalizing world, emphasizing theoretical, conceptual, and practical models related to policies, programs, and services across diverse countries based on income, geography, and socio-cultural environment. Students are encouraged to critically analyze major global health trends, disparities, and the role of international organizations, gaining insight into the forces that shape global health practice. The objectives encompass exploring trends, educating about relief and development policies, and providing macro frameworks for planning health projects globally. The educational outcomes emphasize students' abilities to evaluate research, apply knowledge to diverse contexts, and critically analyze and recommend changes in global health projects, programs, and policies. Readings and assignments will contribute to a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the interdisciplinary challenges and strategies in global health.