Whether you plan to work in community health, epidemiology or health policy—or pursue graduate study in public health, medicine or healthcare administration—being a public health major or minor at Goshen College will prepare you to make a meaningful impact.
Courses
PUBH 320 Perspectives in Global Health
Credit Hours
3.00
Degree Level
Undergrad
In this virtual course, students are introduced to current and emerging issues in global health, and to the critical links between public health and social and economic development. Key concerns are the disparities in the global burden of communicable and chronic diseases between low, middle and high income countries. Critical challenges impacting population health are emphasized, including: human rights and access to health care, environmental health and safe water, maternal-child health, nutritional challenges, rapid urbanization, war and violence, climate change, and bioethical issues. The role of nation states, international agencies, and nongovernmental organizations in promoting health are also covered. This course includes practical work with a partner organization. If you plan to take this course for SST credit, see GLST 271: Community Engaged Learning.