CHEP 415
Global Health Certificate Global Community Practicum
This 5-week international practicum offers students a service-learning experience in a global partner community. Students will work with community organizations, applying global health concepts in real-world settings to help promote health equity. The course emphasizes historical context, solidarity, and advanced skills in community engagement, focusing on issues such as colonialism, neoliberalism, and globalization. Students will engage in advocacy, develop leadership skills, and critically reflect on their roles in addressing health disparities. Through participatory learning, students will explore decolonizing approaches to health and contribute to community-driven solutions for health equity.