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PBHL 450

I. Course Title: Global Health Issues

II. Course Number: PBHL 450

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description: 

Provides an interdisciplinary qualitative and quantitative review of global health issues. Students examine different national systems for the provision of healthcare and discuss major public health efforts to reduce health disparities globally. Partnerships, programs, and policies to improve the health of individuals and populations in low, middle, and high-income countries are assessed.

Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.

VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Explain the major causes of morbidity and mortality around the world and how the risk for disease varies among regions and populations.
  2. Compare and contrast different national systems for the provision of healthcare and their respective effects on health and healthcare expenditure.
  3. Evaluate global health programs and policies to improve the health of individuals and populations. 
  4. Recommend the implementation of evidence-based solutions for global health problems. 

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021

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