Global Health in Local Contexts

This course immerses students in the study of health equity, the social determinants of health, the principles and practice of global health in a local setting, and community-based healthcare. Students will also engage in collaborative learning with peers in Uganda and Haiti who will be engaged in parallel, geographically-based courses. The course utilizes a highly experiential, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional study model.

Course Number(s)

GHSR 6713. Students may register for credit or non-credit options in Destiny One based on their program. See z.umn.edu/GlobalLocal for details.

Location
Twin Cities

Term
Fall

Total Duration/Hours

60 hours

Faculty Contact(s)
IPE Phase of Development
Phase II: Skill-building

Theme(s)
Community & Population Health
Global Health, Planetary Health, & One Health

IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Roles & Responsibilities
Interprofessional Communication
Teams & Teamwork

Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Audiology
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Therapy
Dietetics
Health Coaching
Medicine
Medical Laboratory Scienes
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Nursing (DNP)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Psychology
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Nutrition)
Public Health (Other)
Speech Language Pathology
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine