Epidemiologic Methods for Global Health
GHP 505
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Description
This is an applied epidemiology course whose goal is to enable global health practitioners to collect and use quantitative data to guide programmatic decisions. It is intended for learners with prior experience working in health-related programs, but it is taught at an introductory level and designed to be accessible to learners without prior public health or advanced mathematics coursework. This course covers basic concepts of epidemiology and pragmatic considerations for collecting and using data within a programmatic setting. Examples are drawn from a variety of countries, with particular attention to limited-resource settings and populations experiencing health disparities. This course does not cover statistical programming or analytic methods.
Not Available for Cross Registration
