Global Health (GLHLTH)
Associate Professor of the Practice Broverman, Director
A certificate is available in this program.
The Global Health Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary certificate that aims to provide future leaders with tools both to synthesize current knowledge in new ways and to formulate innovative solutions to achieve improvement in the quality of health for underserved populations. These individuals will make a significant contribution to the current challenges facing the world today, as the certificate program will capitalize on Duke's diverse strengths in medicine, law, nursing, and business, as well as its broad arts and sciences base. Specifically, the goals of the certificate program are: 1) to develop an integrated course of study that focuses on the comprehensive nature of global health, drawing on the research and experience of Duke University and Medical Center faculty; 2) to provide students with the theoretical understanding of the determinants of health through their exposure to a variety of disciplines; 3) to develop students' analytical skills, enabling them to apply the knowledge arising from each of these fields towards global health solutions both in an empirical manner and in a mandatory field experience, addressing health disparities first-hand; and 4) to impart to students the preparation for a future in which they influence research and policy surrounding global health.
The program draws upon established research programs relating to global health centered in anthropology, biology, economics, history, law, medicine, philosophy, political science, psychology, public policy, religion, and sociology.
Program Requirements
To meet the requirements of the certificate students must complete the prescribed combination of five courses:
· Public Policy Studies 254. Multidisciplinary Analysis of Global Health (introductory course)
· One course in Ethics from the list below of approved courses
· Two elective courses from the list below of approved courses
· Capstone Research Seminar in Global Health
Students will also be required to complete a fieldwork experience, approved by the Director of the Global Health Certificate Program. No more than three of the five courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the certificate may originate in a single department or program. Appropriate courses may come from the list available on our Web site or may include other courses (new courses, special topics courses, and independent study) as approved by the director. For more detailed course descriptions, visit our Web site at
http://globalhealth.duke.edu/ or see the individual department's listing.
251. Global Health Ethics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Same as Global Health 151 but requires an additional paper; not open to students who have taken Global Health 151. Instructor consent required. Instructor: Broverman, Buchanan, and Whetten. 3 units. C-L: Public Policy Studies 256
255S. Global Health Capstone Seminar. Capstone Course for students in Global Health Certificate. Group analysis of a current global health problem/issue. Project involves background research, data acquisition, analysis, writing, and presentation of a substantial research paper/report at an advanced level. Consent of program director required. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
280. Special Topics in Global Health. Topics vary depending on semester and section. Topics may include: global health ethics, field methods, health technologies, rapid needs assessment, and global health policies. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
280S. Special Topics in Global Health. Topics vary depending on semester and section. Topics may include: global health ethics, field methods, health technologies, rapid needs assessment, and global health policies. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
ETHICS COURSES (one of the following)
Global Health Certificate
251. Global Health Ethics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Public Policy Studies
256. Global Health Ethics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
ELECTIVE COURSES (two of the following)
Biomedical Engineering
261. Electronic Designs for the Developing World
Economics
286. Economic Growth and Development Policy
Public Policy Studies
286. Economic Growth and Development Policy
Sociology
212. Social Statistics I: Linear Models, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Systems
