Academic Catalog 2016-2018

GPH 4150 GlobalHlth IssuesViolence &SocialJustice

There has been an explosion of academic, policy, and media interest in international issues of violence and social justice. Applying a public health approach to exploring the effects of violence on the health and well-being of individuals and populations globally, this course will also emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of violence prevention. Topics reviewed may include war and other political violence; interpersonal violence such as gang violence, intimate partner violence, gender-based violence and child abuse and neglect; indigenous peoples’ and civil rights. -- 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites in the major: GPH 1036/3036, and GPH 2002.

Credits

3.00 units