340.683.01 HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
Department:
Epidemiology
Term: 3rd term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Leonard Rubenstein
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
- Len Rubenstein
Description:
Considers human rights as a tool, an analytical framework, and a source of ethical guidance in public health practice. Reviews basic concepts in human rights and examines how human rights can contribute to the work of public health practitioners in a variety of roles. These include analysis of public health problems, design of programs, the setting of public health policy, decision-making in day to day practice, research on human rights and public health. Also considers a human rights standard for ethical practice in public health and the linkages between public health practice and the work of human rights organizations in advancing human rights in health.
Student Evaluation: 60% final exam, 20% written assignment, and 20% class participation
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
- Friday 1:30 - 3:20
Enrollment Minimum: 12
Enrollment Maximum: 25
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: lrubenst@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Jointly Offered With:
Special Comments: Course was formerly listed as 301.655 through HP&M with Dr. Gostin.