NUR 579 - Global Health

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will equip the student to examine the effectiveness of service, prevention, and intervention programs for vulnerable and under-served populations on a local, national, and global level. Students will analyze current and emerging global health trends, including infectious diseases, poverty, conflict, displaced persons, disaster preparedness, response and recovery, worldview, culture, persecution, and health inequity. Advocacy strategies to influence health in both the public and private sector will be examined, as well as global initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 2 units Clinical: 1 unit
Prerequisite(s): NUR 559