Global Health

Global Health prepares learners to identify and analyze Global Health as a field. Learners consider how globalization has affected the health of various groups of people throughout the world. Likewise, the learner also looks at how economic and environmental factors have different effects on different groups globally. Finally, the course presents the learner with knowledge of various global initiatives and international organizations that strive to promote health and well-being and reduce health disparities. The learner demonstrates their knowledge and skills by drafting an advocacy statement promoting the successful efforts of a global health organization.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.