Global health is an inherently interdisciplinary field exploring the major health problems, interventions, and policies impacting today’s world. The Department of Global Health therefore offers a wide assortment of coursework, all of which emphasizes the multidimensional character of human health.  We strive to provide students with robust analytical, intellectual, critical thinking, and practical skill sets through which to challenge health problems, preparing our students to be the next generation of leaders in the field.

The following courses are currently offered through the Department of Global Health. Please check back often as courses are always being added and sometimes removed. For an up-to-date listing of quarterly course availability, please refer to the Time Schedule. Courses that are 100 to 400 level are for undergraduate students. Courses 500 and above are for graduate students.

Projected Course Schedule for the 2017-2018 Academic Year

(Please note: All schedules subject to change)

G H 101/GEOG/JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies, and Outcomes (5 cr) Faubion (Distance learning only)
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 401 Core Topics in Global Health (1 cr) Gonzales, Wade
G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 501 Core Topics in Global Health (1 cr) Gonzales, Wade
G H 511 Problems in Global Health (3 - 4 cr) Gloyd
G H 521 Leadership Development for Global Health (3 cr) Campbell
G H 532/EPI 586 Responsible Conduct of Research: Global and Local (3 cr) Farquhar, Drake (Early fall start)
G H 539 Methods, Tools and Data in Global Health (2 cr) Gakidou (Early fall start)
G H 541 Fundamentals of Implementation Science in Global Health (4-5 cr) Sherr, Wasserheit  (Early fall start)
G H 562/EPI/MED 530 AIDS: A Multidisciplinary Approach (2 cr) Farquhar
G H 566/PABIO 551 Biochemistry and Genetics of Pathogens and Their Hosts (4 cr) Campbell, Rajagopal
G H 575 Integrated Residency Global Health Leadership (3 cr) Roxby, Farquhar
G H 576 Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (2 cr) Townes (Early fall start)
G H 590/LAW H 506 International Bioethics, Social Justice and Health Seminar (1 cr) Rivin
G H 592 IHME Seminar (1 cr) Gakidou
G H 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

G H 101/GEOG/JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies, and Outcomes (5 cr) Gloyd, Sparke
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 402 Contemporary Issues in Global Health (1 cr) Wade, Beschta
G H 410 Advanced Biologic Principles of Global Diseases (3 cr) Coler
G H 458/558 Global Violence and Health (3 cr) Rao, Mock
G H 490 Bioengineering Solutions to Improve the Health of Women, Adolescents and Children (1 cr) Guthrie
G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 502 Contemporary Issues in Global Health (1 cr) Wade, Beschta
G H 516/LAW H 540 Health and Human Rights (3 cr) Rivin
G H 522 Global Program Management and Leadership (3 cr) Downer
G H 531/EPI 539 Research and Evaluation Methods in Global Health (3-4 cr) Mock, O'Malley
G H 543/PHARM 581 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice and Policy (2 cr) Stergachis, Babigumira
G H/HSERV 544 Maternal Child Health in Developing Countries (3 cr) Denno
G H 558/458 Global Violence and Health (3 cr) Rao, Mock
G H 571 Essentials of Clinical Care and Capacity Building in Low Income Countries (2 cr) Zunt, Pak-Gorstein (Distance Learning also available)
G H 590 Understanding and Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change (3 cr) Ebi (download course flyer)
G H 590 Statistical Methods for Spatial Epidemiology (3 cr) Wakefield
G H 590 Bioengineering Solutions to Improve the Health of Women, Adolescents and Children (1 cr) Guthrie (optional discussion section, 1 cr)
G H 590/LAW H 506 International Bioethics, Social Justice and Health Seminar (1 cr) Rivin
G H 592 IHME Seminar (1 cr) Gakidou
G H 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

G H 101/GEOG/JSIS B 180 Introduction to Global Health: Disparities, Determinants, Policies, and Outcomes (5 cr) Faubion (Distance learning only)
G H 210 Confronting Global Diseases: Introductory Biologic Principles and Context (3 cr) Parsons
G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 403 Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health (1 cr) Gonzales, Wade
G H 419/HSERV 415 War and Health (4 cr) Kanter, Hagopian
G H 456 Global Mental Health (3 cr) Rao
G H 490/HSERV 482 Health of Populations (4 cr) Bezruchka
G H 490/HONORS 391 HIV/AIDS: Issues and Challenges (5 cr) Montano, Kasprzyk
G H 490 Global Perspectives on Reproductive Health (3 cr) Drake, Unger
G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 503 Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health (1 cr) Gonzales, Wade
G H 514 Global Societal Determinants of Health (2-3 cr) Bezruchka
G H 519/HSERV 515 War and Health (4 cr) Kanter, Hagopian
G H 523 Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health (3 cr) Katz, Lane
G H 538/HSERV 521/ANTH 519 Advanced Qualitative Methods in Anthropology & Public Health (5 cr) Pfeiffer (Offered even years)
G H 541 Fundamentals of Implementation Science in Global Health (4-5 cr) Sherr, Wasserheit
G H/NUTR555 Nutrition in Developing Countries (3 cr) Gorstein (Offered odd years)
G H 556 Global Mental Health (3 cr) Rao
G H 561/MED 561 Tropical Medicine (1 cr) Buckner, Pottinger
G H 563/EPI 549 HIV/STI Prevention Research Methods (3 cr) Baeten, Heffron
G H 573/CONJ 553 Clinical Management of HIV (2-3 cr) Kim, Chung (Distance Learning also available)
G H 590 Qualitative Methods (4 cr) Pfeiffer (Offered odd years)
G H 590 Quantitative Impact Evaluation (1 or 3 cr) Ng
G H 590 Disease Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response - The Role of Medical Laboratories in a Public Health System (1 cr) Perrone, Martin
G H 590 Global Perspective on Reproductive Health (3 cr) Drake, Unger
G H 590 Adolescent Health In Resource Limited Settings (1 cr) Katzenellenbogen
G H 590/LAW H 506 International Bioethics, Social Justice and Health Seminar (1 cr) Rivin
G H 590/LAW H 517 Legal Issues for Global Health Programs (2 cr) Lane
G H 590/PHARM 582 Special Topics in Global Health Pharmacy and Medical Products (1-3 cr) Babigumira, Stergachis, Downing (note: students can take 1, 2, or 3 segments of course) Assessing The Cost Effectiveness of Medical Interventions In Resource Poor Principles and Practices (1 cr) Babigumira. Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Issues in Resource Poor Settings (1 cr) Stergachis. Pharmacy Practice In Resource-Poor Settings (1 cr) Downing
G H 592 IHME Seminar (1 cr) Gakidou
G H 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty

G H 399 Global Health Study Abroad (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5 cr, max. 15) DGH Faculty
G H 560 Principles of STD/HIV Research (2 cr) Graham, Winer
G H 572 Global Health Fieldwork: Preparation, Integration, Reentry (2 cr) Graham
G H 590 Introduction to Implementation Science (1 cr) Sherr (one day course)
G H 590 Global Burden of Disease (3 cr) Naghavi
G H 600 Independent Study or Research (variable credit) DGH Faculty