VTPEH 6177 - Case Studies in Global and Public Health

Spring. 2 credits. Student option grading (no audit).

Enrollment limited to: second-year MPH students; graduate students by permission of instructor.

L. Francis.

The goal of this seminar is to invite graduate and undergraduate students studying global and public health to integrate their knowledge, applied experience and professional interests to explore, and analyze public health case studies, with opportunities to experiment with new forms of case study approaches. The class will highlight two distinct approaches to case studies in global and public health, providing students with the unique opportunity to: 1) analyze global and public health challenges, policies and responses from different country and health systems perspectives 2) integrate the arts and humanities to deepen understanding of global public health issues, controversies and solutions, 3) develop problem solving, communication, critical reflection and interprofessional skills and 4) engage in active and participatory class discussions.