223.860.01
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Seminar 2

Discontinued

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Monday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Karen Charron
Course Instructor(s)
Pablo Yori
Yvonne Tam
Josh Michael Colston
Contact Name
Yvonne Tam
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces students to skills and resources for career development within the field of international health. Provides an opportunity for students to focus in on these skills such as giving presentations, tailoring their resume to a public health audience and developing their publication profile. Prepares students for the practicum application process.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Develop skills needed for public health practice, including problem-solving, analytic thinking, communication, and collaboration
  2. Reflect and interpret the history of global public health, its philosophy and values, through publications related to disease control programs and research
  3. Apply new knowledge and problem-solving skills to address public health issues
  4. Identify opportunities and challenges in conducting research and practice activities in low resource settings
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to Global Disease Epidemiology and Control MSPH students.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Limited to GDEC MSPH students
Consent Contact
ytam@jhsph.edu
Special Comments

First year MSPH students in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program area