Global Health MPH Course Offerings
G H courses are located in the Time Schedule under "Interschool and Intercollege Program"
G H 511 4
credits, AUGloyd
Problems in International Health
Explores social, political, economic,
and environmental determinants of health in developing countries; traces
the ideological and programmatic responses to health problems both within
and outside the health sector. Includes: origins of primary health
care; child survival; traditional systems; population; water; sanitation;
international agencies; effects of economic policies. Student groups
analyze a case study formulating pharmaceutical policy in a developing
country.
G H 592A/EPI 592B 1
credit, AU/WI/SPMPH Faculty
Global Health Seminar
Required of all GH-MPH students each in-residence quarter.
This class creates a milieu for the sharing of experiences, opinions and
knowledge among students, faculty and staff of the program. Current topics
in international public health are presented and discussed along a theme
chosen each quarter by a student/faculty committee.
HSERV 592 1
credit, AU/WI/SPMPH Faculty
GH-MPH Thesis Workshop
This is a special workshop required for first year GH-MPH students to provide
an orientation to the design of international research in preparation for
the development of Master's thesis work. It is offered sequentially, and
should be taken during a student's first two quarters on campus.
HSERV
526 4 credits, SPBezruchka
Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health
Students will describe the basic assumptions, approach and rationale of
qualitative research and will use qualitative techniques to conduct a research
project.
EPI 532 3 credits, SPMcClelland
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
in Resource-Limited Countries
A review of major infectious disease problems of the developing world,
including AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, measles, and diarrhea, with an emphasis
on public health control strategies.
HSERV 533 2
credits, AU Povey
Reproductive Health, Population and Development
Provides students with an introduction to demographic conditions in Third
World countries and an understanding of the consequences of rapid population
growth on health and the environment. The context and effectiveness
of family planning programs is a major focus of the course.
HSERV 534 3
credits, SPBezruchka
Global Population Health and Development
Looks at determinants of population health in different countries, to learn
about the constraints of typical public health and development paradigms.
Topics include colonialism, development and underdevelopment, political
economy, culture, health behaviors, hierarchy, health care and medical
harm. Prerequisite: experience working in a health program.
HSERV 536/EPI
529 3 credits, WIKimball
Emerging Infections of International Public Health Importance
This course develops an appreciation of the importance of emerging infections
to international public health practice. Emphasis is placed on the
concept of emergence, and particular diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria,
cholera, and dengue are discussed.
HSERV/EPI
5394
credits, WIGloyd, Micek
Research Methods for Developing Countries
Explores methodologies for obtaining useful information regarding health
status and health services in countries of the Third World. Standard
evaluation methods which require minimal resources will be discussed regarding
their applicability in specific settings. New approaches to assessment
of primary health care effectiveness will be covered. Each year students
design and conduct a health survey.
HSERV/EPI 544 3
credits, WIMercer
Maternal Child Health in Developing Countries
Emphasizes the most critical health problems of women and children in developing
countries and the social, economic and cultural context in which they occur. Specific,
practical approaches to developing programs to address the problems will
be shared via lecture/discussions, case studies, exercises, readings and
a small group project. The student will acquire skills in baseline
assessment, setting measurable objectives, planning and evaluating appropriate
and culturally-relevant interventions, and involving communities in this
process.
HSERV 590 3
credits, WIDowner, O'Malley
International Program Management and Evaluation
An overview of the program planning cycle as applied to international HIV/AIDS
program management: a skills-building course using case studies and application
exercises. Content is focused on the use of participatory methods to build
stakeholder commitment, produce programs that suit prevailing or local
conditions, and promote the involvement of people living with or affected
by AIDS. Participants will use the Synergy Project's APDIME Toolkit.
HSERV 590 3
credits, SPPfeiffer
Seminar in Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Provides both a theoretical foundation in qualitative approaches to research
in public health and in-depth training in qualitative data management,
analysis, interpretation, and presentation. The course focuses on how to
frame research questions and design appropriate research strategies that
incorporate qualitative methods. Special consideration will be given to
the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in designs that
include both approaches.
HSERV 590
3 credits, WI Rivin, Kuszler
Health and Human Rights
Will cover basic concepts in the fields of human rights law and public
health, and use those concepts to examine the interdependence and tensions
between the two fields. Subject areas include and introduction to the fields
of public health and human rights law, an examination of the impact of
health policies and programs on human rights, the health impacts resulting
from human rights violations, the right to health and medicine and human
rights.
EPI 507/ObGyn 590 3
credits, SPStewart
HIV & STIs in Women and Children
Examines the emerging global public health crisis and the plight of women
and children with HIV/STIs. Reviews targeted approaches pertaining to
women and children and their vulnerability to HIV/STIs
EPI 520 3 credits, WIManhart
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases from a public health perspective. Topics include analytic
methods, study design, outbreak investigations, surveillance, vaccine
evaluations, global eradication, screening, modeling, and infectious
causes of chronic diseases.
EPI 586
3 credits, AU Farquhar
Responsible Conduct of International Research
2-week seminar that will run from 9:30am to approximately 4pm every day
beginning on September 12th. This course will prepare international and
US students to develop research proposals, conduct international field
research, and present scholarly work.
EPI 530 2 credits, AUFarquhar
AIDS: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Comprehensive overview of the public health, clinical, and laboratory aspects
of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and disease. Topics include
the pathogenesis, natural history, and management of HIV infections.
The impact of HIV/AIDS on community and global health care and prospects
for prevention and control. Credit/no credit only. Offered: jointly with
MED 530; A.
MED 560 2 credits, W, SPKimball
Advanced Global Health
Prepares health profession students for work in developing countries. Includes
health care delivery systems, political, social, and economic determinants
of health, major global health issues, and personal well-being while
abroad. Lecture and seminar format with guest speakers, student presentations,
and discussion.
MED 561 1 credit, SPVanVoorhis
Tropical Medicine
Intended for professional health science students interested in learning
the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of disease
conditions that re more commonly seen in less-developed countries, resource-limited
settings, or tropical climates, and how to diagnose, treat, and follow
the resolution of these diseases with commonly limited resources.
G H 555/NUTR 555 3 credits, SPGorstein
Nutrition in Developing Countries
The class will allow students to gain a general foundation on the global
dimension of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, through an introduction
into the epidemiology of these different problems, their assessment and
classification, and a description of current strategies being implemented
to improve nutritional status in developing countries.
G H 401, G H 402 1
credit each, AU/SPWade
Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health
Weekly seminar introduces students to issues and opportunities of participating
in health care systems in other countries. Guest speakers bring many perspectives
of international health care experiences. Class discussions help prepare
students for international placements.
UCONJ 504 3 credits, SPKurth
Capstone Seminar in Global Health
Uses actual multidisciplinary case studies to 1) analyze quantitative parameters
of diseases, 2) contrast the descriptive and analytic approaches of health
sciences, anthropology and nutritional sciences, 3) integrate diverse
disciplinary perspectives into cohesive information, 4) organize class
presentations, and 5) apply critical thinking in approaching complex
health issues. Offered: Sp.
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