Global Health is a discipline that investigates various health issues related to health inequalities, aiming to achieve overall health improvement and equity on a global scale through global cooperation and multidisciplinary approaches. This is an introductory course in global health, providing an overview of its history, key social theories, ethical issues, and perspectives on moral values. The course also examines inequalities in disease burden and health status across countries, discussing influencing factors and policies for improvement. Finally, recent global health issues are explored using a multidisciplinary approach, and the prospects and challenges of global health are discussed.
The importance and necessity of research within the field of global health are increasing day by day, leading to active discussions on research ethics and methodologies. This course introduces research methodologies used in the field of global health and examines real-world application cases, with an aim to help students develop their own research design and implementation skills in global health. Through case studies, this course also discusses ethical issues that are particularly relevant in the field of global health.
This course introduces essential concepts and principles used in the development and implementation of policies in the context of global health, aiming to help students understand the process of global health policymaking. The first module focuses on how theories and principles in general planning, implementation, and evaluation of public and health policies are applied and expanded in the context of global health policy. The second module concentrates on learning how to evaluate and analyze global health policies through real policy cases in developing countries.
Given the socio-economic and political challenges prevalent in many developing countries, the development and evaluation of health programs in the field of global health require a broader perspective and a systematic approach, along with consideration of local specificities. This course primarily aims to examine important factors relevant to each step in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a global health program, providing an understanding of the theories and methodologies utilized in each stage. Additionally, this course provides students the opportunity to develop their own global health program design and monitoring & evaluation plan, considering factors such as a country’s socio-cultural and economic conditions, healthcare needs, community participation, and the program’s sustainability.
Recently, the scope and interest in global health have rapidly expanded, influenced by the consequences of globalization processes, technological advancements, and the emergence of new infectious diseases, among other factors. This seminar course aims to address cross-cutting issues and recent trends in global health that go beyond the scope of the introductory global health course (i.e., “Global Health”).
This practical course offers students with an opportunity to apply global health knowledge they have learned in class to address real-world global health issues, both domestically and internationally. Through practical experience, students can expand their acquired research and practical skills to identify issues in the field of global health and understand local health-related needs. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore, plan, and propose problem-solving methods, considering the socio-economic conditions of the local context.