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Level 1
Course details
Foundations of Microbiology
BIOL8020
This course enables students to understand the intricate relationships between microorganisms and global public health through a focus on microbiology. Students will examine global health challenges related to microbiology, including vaccination programs, sanitation measures, antimicrobial stewardship, pandemics, and foodborne illness, and explore strategies for mitigation.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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Introduction to Global Public Health
ENVR8450
This course will provide an overview of the key concepts, challenges, and opportunities in the field of global public health. An emphasis on the disparities in health outcomes among different populations and regions, healthcare systems around the world and discussions into ethical dilemmas and considerations in global public health practice.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Environment and Health
ENVR8460
This course introduces students to diverse environmental factors that significantly impact public health, including air and water quality, climate change, pollution, and ecosystem disruption. Students will learn how to advocate for sustainable development practices that balance economic growth with environmental preservation.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Principles of Epidemiology
ENVR8470
This course enhances student's understanding of essential epidemiological concepts, including disease incidence, prevalence, mortality rates, and population dynamics. Its content and activities will equip learners with the analytical tools necessary to assess disease patterns, identify risk factors, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in the realm of global public health.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Community Health and Education
HEAL8390
This course will explore practical and effective methods for health promotion, disease prevention, and health education in different communities. Students will discuss ethical considerations for global health initiatives, examine how social determinants of health affect populations worldwide and develop communication skills to effectively advocate for public health initiatives.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Health Information Management
HIM8020
This course will provide students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to collect, analyze, and utilize health data to improve public health outcomes on a global scale. By the end of the course, students will be able to manage schedules, budgets, and health information.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Level 2
Course details
Global Health Promotion
ENVR8480
This course will take an in depth look at health promotion in practice. Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate interventions to address global health challenges, particularly in low-income settings, through case studies, reflections, and group projects.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: HEAL8390
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Global Health Epidemiology
ENVR8490
This course will consider how epidemiological methods enable the identification of, analysis of, and response to health trends across borders. From infectious diseases to non-communicable conditions, students will uncover the intricate web of factors influencing health outcomes on a global scale.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ENVR8470
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
ENVR8500
This course will equip students with the skills to plan, respond to, and manage public health emergencies and disasters at a global scale including bioterrorism and international security issues.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Global Health Policy and Governance
ENVR8510
This course will include an examination of policies, regulations, and international collaborations that shape public health initiatives worldwide, including a study of healthcare systems; their structures, financing, and management in different countries, and their impact on public health outcomes.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Capstone Project
ENVR8520
In this capstone course, students will apply the principles and practices learned in this certificate to a global public health problem or project. Students will be required to identify an issue, research the topic, produce a solution to the issue, prepare a final product that will be showcased in a portfolio, and deliver an oral presentation. This capstone will encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative approaches to addressing complex global health issues.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Leadership and Management in Public Health
LEAD8050
This course will be designed to develop students with the essential skills and strategies needed to effectively lead and manage public health initiatives on a local, national, and global scale. Students will cover fundamental principles of management, analyze leadership styles and strategies, team building, strategic planning, financial management and decision making. Students will apply these leadership and management concepts to real-world public health challenges through case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Program outcomes
- Communicate effectively across cultures, considering collaboration and fostering effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders in public health initiatives to maintain an engaging environment.
- Comply with the legal, ethical, and professional regulations within global health systems to ensure quality in service delivery for various populations and cultures.
- Analyze and evaluate public health policies to determine their impact on diverse communities and populations.
- Evaluate personal ethical choices, values and professional behaviour when making health management recommendations and decisions to ensure they reflect the organizations mission, vision and/or principles.
- Integrate epidemiological data, critical thinking, and research to support public health decision-making to support strategic and operational goals.
- Manage human resources, human relations, organizational culture, environment, and external relationships, in a multi-disciplinary health environment to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Track and analyze financial data to improve operational efficiency.
- Implement a continuous improvement plan using operational, project, quality and risk management to improve health quality and safety in a global health practice.
- Develop and implement leadership strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance both personal and employee work performance in various countries and cultures.
- Develop and use culturally diverse approaches for delivering health programs in a variety of health systems, cultures, and populations worldwide.