PHCG 7300 Global Health: Theory to Practice (graduate level)

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
Graduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Permission of Department

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.50 / 5 · Excellent
2 responses
Instructor rating
5.00 / 5 · Excellent
2 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryResponses
Spring 2026Michelle White4.55.05.05.05.05.05.05.02 of 2

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

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