The integrative concentration consists of a minimum of 6 full courses (or the equivalent), 1 experiential component, and a learning portfolio.
Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the integrative concentration.
The global health integrative concentration provides students with foundational knowledge for understanding and engaging in global health as a field of study, research, and practice. “Health” encompasses physical and mental wellbeing. “Global” connotes geographic sweep with attention to issues and challenges that transcend national boundaries while also signifying the holistic approach necessary to understand the range of factors at play in determining and promoting human health and wellbeing.
The multi- and interdisciplinary curriculum draws from courses across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to ensure that students develop comprehensive perspectives on the many facets of human health, as well as historical and cultural framings of health. The global health integrative concentration places a strong emphasis on understanding health inequities at the national and international levels. Students learn about the political, economic, and social factors that contribute to health disparities, are challenged to think critically about current models for grappling with global health crises, and are encouraged to examine and design ethical approaches to meeting global health challenges.
In order to prepare students to engage in global health as a field of research and practice, the curriculum includes a required internship. Through the integration of course work and practical experience, students are provided with a compelling and inspiring platform to understand and contribute to solving the complex global health challenges facing our world today.
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