PHCG 3300 Global Health: Theory to Practice
In this course, students will take the theories and disciplinary practices learned in other global health courses and learn how to apply this knowledge in practical situations. A series of case studies describing real life global health programs, policies, and interventions will be used to present how many diverse disciplines were necessary to address complex public health programs. The case studies will also illustrate the importance of community-based and participatory methods in the day to day work of public health. Students will also assess the case studies to determine best practices and lessons learned from each case that they can then apply in their own future global health work.
Course overview
- Department
- Schiller Institute
- School
- Boston College
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.32 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Michelle White | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |
| Spring 2025 | Michelle White | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 13 |
| Fall 2022 | Megan Casebolt | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 16 |