Simmons University

SOCI245 - 01 - Global Health

Credits

4.0

Term

Jan 19 - May 14

Open Seats

25 of 25

Schedule

Wed 11:00am – 1:50pm

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

01

Faculty

Edima Ottoho

Prerequisites

Description

Examines health and illness from a global perspective. Current public health dilemmas are analyzed, highlighting the role of colonialism, culture, development, and public health policies. Case studies will focus on how health issues are handled in different parts of the world, highlighting the roles of culture and political economy.