Fundamentals of Global Health

1 credits · School of Nursing

This one-credit hour elective course is the first in a series on global health. Learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of global health that include: Globalization, Social Determinants of Health, Ethics and Health Inequities, Environmental and Planetary Health, Global Health Systems and Policy, Cultural Humility, and Cultural Aspects of Health Behavior. The historical, sociopolitical, economic, and environmental factors that influence health will guide learners to explore basic strategies for improving health outcomes in different regions through a culturally-sensitive lens. This course is designed to provide a broad overview of global health and its importance in today’s interconnected world. [1]