Health 460: Global Health
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HLTH 300
Credit Hours: (3)
Analysis of public and international health issues as they relate to the individual, community, and society.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
The health educator should understand the scope and involvement of public and international health, its agencies, and services.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students will gain knowledge through lecture, group discussions, and projects.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
At the end of the course, students shall be able to:
1. Describe public health issues and causes of disease in industrialized nations.
2. Describe public health issues and causes of disease in developing countries.
3. Compare and contrast causes of death in different areas of the world.
4. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in Africa.
5. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in Latin America and the Caribbean.
6. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
7. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in Europe.
8. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in the Western Pacific.
9. Discuss the health issues and concerns of people living in other areas of the world.
10. Speculate about the future of international health.
Assessment Measures
Students learning shall be assessed using a combination of the following measures: exams, group assignments, and/or projects.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
October 2004, Reviewed by Beverly Zeakes
May, 2011
March 01, 2021