PHR 5300

PHR 5300 Emerging Challenges in Global Health (3-0). This is a survey course in two parts. Part one defines and explores the core objectives and principles of public health, providing a theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding key health challenges and the global burden of disease. Part two surveys the major and emerging global health problems facing the world through case studies. Topic choice can vary to reflect faculty expertise, community needs, and student interest. Examples of contemporary topics include NCDs and infectious disease, maternal and child health, substance abuse, antimicrobial resistance, humanitarian crises and conflict, global health security, water and sanitation, and strategies to reduce health disparities.

Fall 2026