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Fall 2023 Courses

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This is a list of courses compiled by program staff for Fall 2023 course offerings that will fulfill your undergraduate Global Health Minor requirements.

Please consult the official Class Schedule for the most current information concerning the term’s courses as course information and offerings may have changed since the publishing of this list.

Please make note of the following tips:

  • Keep an eye on Pre-Requisites. This list does not include which courses have pre-requisites. Make sure you are checking that you meet all of the pre-requisites before you register for a course. If you don’t meet the course pre-requisites but would like to take the course, you may contact the course instructor to request enrollment approval. If approved, a staff member for that program may open enrollment for you.
  • Keep an eye on Enrollment Requirements. This list includes courses offered by other departments/programs at the UO. Each department/program at the UO may have their own requirements for enrolling in courses. For instance, some may require that you be a major in that department/program. Similar to pre-requisites, before enrolling in a course, please verify that you meet the enrollment requirements.
  • Read Titles for “Topics” courses. All courses with the numbers 196, 199, 399, 407, 507, 410 and 510 are changing topics or experimental courses. You are able to take courses with these numbers multiple times (or at the same time!), but this means you also need to keep an eye out for which course title fulfills your requirement/elective.

*Courses with an asterisk may not be pre-coded into Degree Guide as Elective; may require advisor adjustment. Course topic and title varies. Course number and course title must match to satisfy requirement.

Required Courses

Dept Number Title Credits CRN
GLBL 340 Global Health & Development 4.00 cr. 12180

Social Science/Humanities Elective Courses

Dept Number Title Credits CRN
GEOG 181 Our Digital Earth 4.00 cr. 12059
GEOG 341 Population and Environment 4.00 cr. 12070
GEOG 481 GIScience I* 4.00 cr. 12084
GLBL 340 Global Health & Devel 4.00 cr. 12180
GLBL 415 Global Story of Race 4.00 cr. 12189
PHIL 335 Medical Ethics 4.00 cr. 15321
PPPM 370 Global Sustainable Development Policy 4.00 cr. 14345
PPPM 407* Seminar: Public Health 4.00 cr. 14353
SOC 311 Research Methods 4.00 cr. 14689, 14690
SOC 311 Research Methods 4.00 cr. 14689, 14690
SOC 311 Research Methods 4.00 cr. 14689, 14690
SOC 312 Statistical Analysis in Sociology 4.00 cr. 14691
SOC 385 Medical Sociology 4.00 cr. 14699
WGS 221 Bodies and Power 4.00 cr. 15114

Natural Science Elective Courses

Dept Number Title Credits CRN
ANTH 175 Evolutionary Medicine 4.00 cr. 10150
ANTH 220 Introduction to Nutritional Anthropology 4.00 cr. 15547
BI 121 Introduction to Human Physiology 4.00 cr. 10635
BI 353 Sensory Physiology 4.00 cr. 10713
BI 360 Neurobiology 4.00 cr. 10720
BI 423 Human Molecular Genetics 4.00 cr. 15873
ENG 240 Introduction to Disability Studies 15910
ENVS 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies: Natural Sciences 4.00 cr. 11775
HPHY 105 Principles of Nutrition 4.00 cr. 12373
HPHY 211 Medical Terminology 3.00 cr. 12374
HPHY 212 Scientific Investigation in Physiology 4.00 cr. 12375
HPHY 422 Physiology of Obesity 4.00 cr. 16207
PSY 301 Scientific Thinking in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14488, 14489
PSY 301 Scientific Thinking in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14488, 14489
PSY 302 Statistical Methods in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14490, 14497
PSY 302 Statistical Methods in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14490, 14497
PSY 303 Research Methods in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14504, 14505, 14506, 14507, 14508, 14509, 14510, 14511
PSY 303 Research Methods in Psychology 4.00 cr. 14504, 14505, 14506, 14507, 14508, 14509, 14510, 14511
PSY 309 Psychopathology 4.00 cr. 14519, 16165

An Update from Global Health Alumni Mitchell Yep

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Mitchell Yep is a UO alumni who majored in International Studies and got a minor in Global Health. Mitchell answered a few questions about their current pursuits and some of the lessons they took away from the Global Health program.

What are you up to these days? Why and how did you decide to pursue what you’re currently doing? 

Currently, I work as a Clinical Research Coordinator for OHSU Early Detection and Advanced Research Center. On a daily basis, I am collaborating with industry sponsors to coordinate study start-up, enrollment, management, and follow-up. This may look like drafting consent forms, calling eligible participants, and conducting brief medical history reviews with patients. All of our research studies are investigating blood tests that can be used to detect cancer. Although many of these tests are in the early stages, I’m excited to share that one of them is pending FDA approval and may become a common screening test for people at a higher risk for cancer. You can read more about the Pathfinder 2 study here:

https://www.ohsu.edu/knight-cancer-institute/join-pathfinder-2-study-find-cancer-early

I am actively a part of this study’s daily operation and recruitment.

I decided to work as a clinical research coordinator because I have always been interested in post-graduate research. While at UO, I tried my best to get involved with faculty research as a research assistant. My undergraduate research experience planted the seed for my future, encouraging me to get involved with current public health research.

In the Fall I will be attending Johns Hopkins for a Masters of Science in Epidemiology. I am excited to attend the Bloomberg School of Public Health and aspire to work for the CDC as an environmental epidemiologist.

What was your biggest takeaway from the GH minor at UO? 

My biggest takeaway from the GH minor is that there are many aspects of Global Health. When working to improve health outcomes, you must be willing to collaborate with others – specifically the people you are trying to help.

How can you apply the topics you’ve learned about in GH classes to work outside the classroom? 

On a daily basis, our team is working to promote diversity within research and recruit non-white Oregon residents in Clinical Trials. Building this partnership is difficult because our research team did not have any preexisting connections or relationships. We had to network with different hospitals and clinics located in more racially diverse areas. After the logistics have been developed, our team has been focusing on recruitment methods and strategies. I think about my experience in GH classes when reflecting upon our recruitment strategies. We have worked with several community members and constantly use the feedback from our participants to better develop and create our recruitment strategies.

Within our own communities here in Oregon, there is diversity and generally a lack of understanding between each other if done without thinking. There is always a chance to be critical and reflective about the messages you share and the ones you receive.

How has the pandemic affected your feelings about working in heath promotion and disease prevention? 

The pandemic has highlighted income and class disparities within our own communities. It has motivated me to further focus on a career in public health. I am interested in studying how our built environment can impact our mental, physical, and social health. 

An Update from Global Health Alumni Gabriella Farland

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Gabriella Farland is UO alumni who majored in International Studies and got a minor in Global Health. She was least featured in 2019. Over three years later, the program is excited to check in with Gabriella and their current endeavors pursuing a Masters of Public Health at Columbia University in New York City.

Gabriella answered a few questions about her current pursuits and some of the lessons she took away from the Global Health program.

Why did you decide to pursue an MPH at Columbia, and what do you hope to learn there?

I decided to pursue my MPH at Columbia for several reasons. I really like the small cohort design which facilitated collaboration and analysis of health issues alongside peers from all departments within Mailman. Additionally, I was drawn to the work the faculty were doing and excited to be a part of cutting-edge, innovative public health research. Lastly, I wanted to get my MPH within the department of Sociomedical Sciences at Mailman. This department provided the perfect focus for my passion of prevention and control of disease through an interdisciplinary social science approach to addressing social determinants of health. Through the certificate of Health Promotion, Research, and Practice I have been learning to design multi-level interventions to target health promoting behaviors and prevent poor health outcomes. I hope to learn to create innovative, equitable, sustainable health programs to address the most prevalent issues facing our communities today.

What was your biggest takeaway from the GH minor at UO?

The GH minor was the first time I was exposed to the field of public health. I didn’t know what a career in public health looked like, let alone that it existed at all. It helped me see that health encompasses more than traditional medicine, and the social determinants of health have a huge role in the health and quality of life of our populations. The GH minor also provided me with a global lens through which to view different health issues. I see the interconnectedness of health problems between nations and the value in cross cultural comparisons for how to approach these issues.

How can you apply the topics you’ve learned about in GH classes to work outside the classroom?

The topics I learned about in GH classes were extremely applicable in my internships and work outside of the classroom. I worked with international populations, and it was helpful to know about the social determinants of health, prominent global health issues, and variety of strategies for approaching public health issues on a global level. I really enjoyed taking a lot of the historical and theoretical concepts learned in my GH classes and applying them to real-world experiences.

How has the pandemic affected your feelings about working in heath promotion and disease prevention?

The pandemic has shed a light on the field of public health unlike anything I have experienced in my lifetime. There is a new sense of urgency placed on the field, especially in regards to health promotion and disease prevention. I have also seen how politics and misinformation can undermine many public health initiatives. The pandemic has shown me the importance of understanding structural inequity and how we need to address this when designing public health interventions. Additionally, we need to understand the beliefs and norms of the communities we are designing programs for and specifically design strategies that account for these factors. This has been clear with vaccine hesitancy and masking in the US.

The APRU Global Health Conference

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The following outlines details regarding an opportunity offered by the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) “a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australasia” that identifies themselves as “the Voice of Knowledge and Innovation for the Asia-Pacific region.”

Check out the “Conference Info” page of their website for more details on the conference itself, and the “Global Health Student Poster Contest” page for full details regarding submitting a poster.

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

The APRU Global Health Conference 2021 is calling for abstracts. Hosted by The University of Hong Kong on November 16-18, 2021, the conference’s theme is Global Urban Health. The virtual conference will feature keynotes, plenary panels, special training sessions and student mentorship.

Abstract Themes

  • Non-communicable diseases (e.g. mental health, smoking, diabetes, cardiovascular disease cancer)
  • Infectious diseases
  • Environment, health & active lifestyle (e.g. air pollution, climate change, physical activities, aging, occupational health & safety, maternal & child health/reproductive health)
  • Health systems & governance
  • Smart city/technology
  • Global health education & training
  • Others (e.g. migration/displacement, natural disasters)

Special Offer

  • Full registration fees of the Global Health Conference will be waived for student presenting/ first authors whose abstracts are accepted.
  • All abstracts accepted for oral presentation will be published in the Journal of Public Health and Emergency (JPHE).

Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be submitted by August 1, 2021, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time).

More Details
Upon acceptance, abstract submitters can choose either an oral presentation via a 10-min pre-recorded video or a poster presentation via a 1-page e-poster. The videos and e-posters will be displayed during the virtual conference.

We Are Neighbors Presentation – Hosted by the Department of Global Studies

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Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) in partnership with Minority Voices Theater presents a staged reading of: The touring version of Now, I am Your Neighbor. A play telling stories generously shared by immigrants who live in Lane County. Feb 26, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada).

Register in advance for this presentation: here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Futures in Global Health

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Are you interested in the field of global health? Come check out the “Futures in Global Health” webinar put on by the Students For Global Health group! The webinar aims to allow students access to faculty who work and/or do research in the field of global health. The end goal of the webinar is for students to learn, appreciate, or even begin to be involved with research, internships, or a future career path.

When: Friday, February 19th, 2021

Webinar: 9:30 am to 3 pm

Happy Hour: 4 pm to 6 pm

Here is the registration link!

UO Professor Speaks on COVID-19 Experience

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The Oregon Humanities Center hosted this UO Today event with University of Oregon Professor Melissa Graboyes.

“Melissa Graboyes is an associate professor of Medical History and African History in the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon. Graboyes talks about her experience living in Italy when COVID-19 hit, and shares her perspectives as a public health expert. ‘It’s good the vaccine is not available to the mass public for another few months. Now is the time for the hard work of public health communication, reaching out and listening to why people are hesitant to take the vaccine, and trying to meet them where they are—to find the place where they are comfortable getting vaccinated—because that’s critical for everyone’s health.’”

Professor Graboyes is also one of the Global Health program Affiliated Faculty.

Myriah Kunipo-Aguirre (B.S. 2020)

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UPDATE: Myriah’s project was also featured by Oregon Quarterly – click here to read their article, “Fighting COVID-19 Misinformation, Global Health Student Tweets the Truth”

UO Global Health student Myriah Kunipo-Aguirre develops her analysis of California’s coronavirus response for Dr. Yarris’s “Global Health Crisis” Course this spring using a creative Twitter platform.

Global Health program staff corresponded with Global Health minor student Myriah Kunipo-Aguirre regarding their experience in the newly (and quickly!) developed Spring 2020 course by Global Health Program Director Kristin Yarris, “Experiential Learning: Global Health Crisis.” The course was developed in response to COVID-19 in part to help Global Health minors still needing to complete the Fieldwork Experience, an important requirement and capstone element to the Global Health minor at the University of Oregon. Myriah’s project for the course is on global/local responses to the pandemic.

Read on to learn more about Myriah’s experience in the Global Health program and their project for the “Global Health Crisis” course (see Myriah’s direct responses to our questions in italics).

What brought you to the University of Oregon, and specifically to the Global Health program?

I chose the University of Oregon to pursue the Human Physiology program and fell in love with the campus immediately during the campus tour. My interest in Global Health began when a guest lecturer spoke in my Physiology course and I realized that I wanted to learn beyond the health sciences. I decided to take Prof Yarris’ INTL 340 course and after completion knew that the Global Health perspective aligned with my interests. I heard of the new Global Health minor through classmates in the course and applied so I could learn more about the interdisciplinary efforts of Global Health.

Tell us a little bit about some of the Global Health program courses you have taken thus far, and what you have found most interesting.

I have taken Global Health & Development, Medical Ethics, and Human Growth & Development thus far. The Global Health & Development was eye-opening to view the aspects of our health care system from a broader, holistic approach. It highlighted the public health principles and the reconstruct needed to have health equality. The Medical Ethics course was also interesting and provided foundational learning on ethical issues that can occur in medicine, with proven tools and approaches for resolution.

What project are you working on for the “Global Health Crisis” course this term as your “field experience” in Global Health?

For my “field experience”, I am focusing on California’s response to COVID-19, with a focus on Los Angeles County. I have started a twitter page where I am curating together information/resources regarding COVID-19 in California and Los Angeles County, using data from the public health departments and the mayor’s office, as well as state official government sites. The twitter platform allows me to quickly link articles or videos and short blurbs on information and add my own analysis to certain news using curated threads and tweets. The main topics I focus on are overall state, county, and city response (health stats, policies, mandates), community resources (financial assistance, food programs), and impact on Southern California’s industry and economy (sports, tourism). My project aims to create an accessible, organized reference for others in my community or personal network to follow. Follow @Covid19_SoCal

What are your aspirations beyond UO?

I hope to pursue a dual degree program that will provide medical knowledge and core competencies that I can apply to studies on population or community health. This could allow opportunities such as a public health practitioner, but also to develop and implement health promotion and disease prevention programs locally or nationally. I would like to focus on shaping health systems and advocate for underserved populations.

Are you a Global Health minor, past or present, interested in sharing your experience in the UO program? Share your story with us! Submit online here.

Borgen Project

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The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. There are several internship positions available with new programs beginning every month. Interns choose the month you wish to start. All internships are unpaid, however, college credit is available.

All interns are expected to undertake a fundraising campaign, in which they are to raise $500 for The Borgen Project. Multiple fundraising methods can be employed to achieve this goal. Awards will be distributed to those who go above and beyond in their fundraising.

Positions Available:

  • Writer Internship:
    • 12-week, part-time, unpaid internship
    • Interns are expected to:
      • Write at least one article per week for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog
      • Undertake a fundraising and advocacy campaign
  • Public Relations/ Marketing Internship:
    • 12-week, part-time (12-hours per week), unpaid internship
    • Interns are expected to:
      • Create a branding campaign
      • Host a focus group and complete market research
      • Pitch stories for blog and media platforms
      • Undertake a fundraising campaign
      • Present at meetings
      • Utilize social media and develop social media strategies
      • Assist in advocacy efforts
  • Political Affairs Internship:
    • 12-week, part-time (12-hours per week), unpaid telecommuting internship
    • Interns are expected to:
      • Meet with members of Congress and/or staffers in their State and District
      • Represent The Borgen Project at business, political, and community events
      • Undertake a fundraising campaign
      • Mobilize individuals to contact members of Congress on poverty-reduction legislation
      • Speak to groups, classes, and organizations on behalf of The Borgen Project
      • Write letters to Congressional leaders, media, etc.
  • Nonprofit Leader Internship:
    • 12-week, part-time (12-hours per week), unpaid telecommuting internship
    • This internship will provide individuals with the opportunity to develop the skills required to lead and establish nonprofits, including:
      • Advocacy leadership development
      • Fundraising development
      • Recruitment
      • Marketing and promotion
  • Journalism Internship:
    • 12-week, part-time (12-hours per week), unpaid internship
    • Interns are expected to:
      • Write for BORGEN Magazine and the Borgen Project Blog
      • Conduct interviews and embark upon a research project
      • Write one article per week
      • Communicate well with editors and supervisors
      • Undertake a fundraising campaign
  • Human Resources/ Recruiter Internship:
    • Part-time, unpaid internship
      • 210 hours in total, 150 of which will be completed in-office, and 60 hours outside of the office
    • Review resumes and screen applicants
    • Interview volunteer candidates and provide hiring recommendations
    • Undertake a fundraising campaign
  • Administration and Operations:
    • Part-time, unpaid internship
      • 210 hours in total, 150 of which will be completed in-office, and 60 hours outside of the office
    • Interns will receive hands-on training from in-office teams on fundraising, donor relations, social media, and search engine optimization. Supports the in-office team and requires flexibility in roles and responsibilities.
    • Tasks interns are expected to undertake:
      • Manage mailing of fundraising letters to potential donors
      • Coordinate communication through mail, phone, and email
      • Assist with database management
      • Update content to achieve SEO targets
      • Represent the Borgen Project at community events