PUBH 4230 - Global Maternal and Child Health (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course will explore promotion and education efforts designed to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for women and children globally. A review of the historical and contemporary maternal and child health trends and issues in the United States and throughout the world will be examined. Identifying the determinants of health and illness including the biological, behavioral, socio-economic, demographic, cultural and health care systems influences on maternal and child health will be central to the course.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and a minimum grade of “C” inPUBH 2131 or PUBH 3431.