“Disease Detectives: An Introduction to Global Health” is an online short course ideal for students interested in health and global issues and who want to make a positive change in the world.
It will appeal to high school students who plan to have careers in health-related fields, as global health combines medicine, public health, international relations, economics, and other disciplines to save lives worldwide. In this four-week online self-paced course, we will pay particular attention to one critical aspect of global health: detecting, controlling and preventing outbreaks of infectious disease. Students will have the opportunity to participate in this course through a major U.S.-based university. While no course grades or credit will be given, a certificate of participation from USC will be available upon successful course completion.
“Disease Detectives: An Introduction to Global Health”
Learning Methods:
Taught in English, this course will combine a series of dynamic, self-paced online lectures and interactive exercises. One-hour live sessions are offered twice per week, allowing students to interact with the USC instructor, as well as students in other countries.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe major disease patterns and future trends around the world
- Recognize historical and current examples of disease outbreaks
- Identify strategies for the prevention and control of disease
- Examine the origins of different diseases and how diseases are studied in populations
- Identify the major stakeholders in global disease prevention and control
- Carry out the key steps in an infectious disease outbreak investigation
- Craft a public health communication message in order to inform the public about outbreaks
Course Dates
February 1-28, 2018
Cost & Registration
Early registration is discounted to $1,500 USD. Ends Dec. 1, 2017.
Regular registration is $1,900 USD. Ends Jan. 15, 2018.
A maximum of 30 students will be accepted. Register now to guarantee your space: email Dr. Mellissa Withers at mwithers@usc.edu.
Learn More
This APRU Global Health Program distance education course is coordinated through the USC Institute for Global Health. For more information, contact Dr. Mellissa Withers at mwithers@usc.edu.