HLTH 662Global Health

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Health
Subject: Public Health Sciences

HLTH 662 as listed in the Spring 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

"Global Health" refers to health issues and concerns that transcend national borders, class, race ethnicity, and culture. This course will examine Global Health issues and challenges in the 21st century from a Public Health perspective. Issues range from socioeconomic factors, health systems, culture, human rights, ecological sustainability, humanitarian assistance, and war and peace. Group work is emphasized. There may be opportunities for service learning or interviews with frontline providers to explore Global Health in a local context.

Prerequisites

Enrolled in Master of Health Evaluation (MHE), Master of Health Informatics & Analytics (MHIA), Master of Public Health (MPH), MSc in Public Health Sciences, MSc in Public Health Sciences-Water, PhD in Public Health Sciences, PhD in Public Health Sciences-Aging, Health & Well-Being, or PhD in Public Health Sciences-Water

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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Calendar versions

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In 13 terms, Winter 2020 to Winter 2024