Brazil has a long and extensive history of African enslavement, and in the coastal city of Salvador, African influences are strong and palpable. A large diaspora from different regions of Africa was formed during the colonial period, and this has led to the constant expression--and celebration--of an African heritage in Salvador. Today, Afro-Brazilian cultural elements in music, religion, and capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form, are now realities around the world. Brazil's legacies of slavery, colonialism, and segregation, along with its stark socio-economic inequalities, have disproportionately affected the health and well-being of its Afro-Brazilian communities. At the same time, the country is known for its leadership in universalizing access to healthcare, including life-saving HIV treatments. Grassroots activists and organizations operate both alongside of and in opposition to state responses to ongoing epidemics, including COVID-19. Brazil's therapeutic landscape is further complicated by a sophisticated system of traditional medicine that serves as alternative and complementary treatments to widespread biomedical options. The country-and especially the city of Salvador--is thus a critical location for the study of race, history, and health. This course is a 10-day study abroad program in which students will be immersed in the history, culture, and everyday lives of Afro-Brazilians in Salvador, Brazil. The program combines homestays with Brazilian families with classroom and field experiences. Guest lectures from Brazilian experts will discuss topics such as the nation's history, health, politics, music, religion, education, and Carnival. Activities will focus on the interplay of race and health to better understand the lived experiences and rich past of Afro-Brazilians.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course examines the historical and conceptual bases of public health, the key issues and problems faced by the public health system, and the tools available for the protection and enhancement of the public's health.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

All MPH concentrations require students to successfully complete a practicum in which the student demonstrates competencies and integrates knowledge. It is intended to enrich student's experience by providing an opportunity to apply theory and skills in a public health setting. Prereq: PUBH 6600 and successful completion of 3 additional core courses. Student must be in good academic standing to enroll. Only open to MPH Students. Instructor consent required.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides a foundation for understanding, embracing and communicating about Public Health and Social Work as an integrated profession. It integrates theory and skills of the social work and public health professions and engages students in critical thinking about their potential for promoting social justice and health equity.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Summer.

This course provides an overview of systems of oppression and situates public health as an institution that inadvertently maintains these systems. Students will develop skills to be anti-oppressive in their work as public health researchers and practitioners to disrupt systems of oppression.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

MD-MPH students work in the clinic of an academic physician-scientist who specializes in a clinical area of interest to the student. The goals of this course are to maintain and further the clinical skills learned during medical school. Requisite: This course is only open to MD-MPH joint degree students. Instructor Consent Required.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students complete a minimum of 45 hours of field work in a public health setting. The student's field placement must be approved through International Student & Scholar Services. Credit for this course cannot be applied to a degree. Requisite: This course is restricted to international students only.

Grading Basis: Non-Graded Component

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Independent research project resulting in a publishable paper. All projects will involve the analysis of primary or secondary data. Prereq: BIOS 6601, CBHS 6610 or CBHS 6611, EHOH 6614, , EPID 6630, HSMP 6601, PUBH 6600 and permission of instructor.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 2.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides a short introduction to public health ethics. After addressing several fundamental concepts and approach to the field, the remainder of the course focuses on ethical problems that arise out of the three core functions of public health. This framing ensures broad coverage in ethical problems across public health practice and policy. Cross-listed with HEHE 5655

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Special interest areas of current public health research and practice are presented and analyzed. The course format is lecture and discussion or seminar. Check the CSPH website for offerings and topics for this course each semester.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 999.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Major issues in global inequality and change from a historical and contemporary perspective. Prereq: SOC 500

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Additional Information: Colorado State University.

Typically Offered: Fall.

Faculty directed independent study in topics related to public health. Department permission required.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This doctoral level course will address theory and practice at a level beyond that covered in Master's level courses. Students will acquire advanced skills in developing, testing, and applying theory and methods to public health problems. Restrictions: Enrollment in DrPH or permission of instructor.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

DrPH practicum is minimum 240 hours field experience under joint direction of CSPH Faculty mentor and practicing professional in community with leadership experience in public health agency. Written report/oral presentation specifying activities/ products/outcomes of experience required upon practicum hours completion. Restriction: Permission of Instructor.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Continuation of MPH study experience. Prereq: PUBH 6955 and permission of instructor.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP

A-PUBH1 Graduate students and public health certificate students only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

MPH Capstone Integration will focus on interaction between MPH students from across concentrations to build communication skills and facilitate the students' integration of their projects within the broader scope of public health. Prereq: BIOS 6990 or CBHS 6990 or EHOH 6990 or EPID 6990 or HSMP 6990 or PMHW 6990 with a grade of S to register for the course. Restriction: This course is restricted to students with a MPHD-MPH plan of study only.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP

Prereq: BIOS 6990 or CBHS 6990 or EHOH 6990 or EPID 6990 or HSMP 6990 or PMHW 6990 with a grade of S to register for the course. Restriction: This course is restricted to students with a MPHD-MPH plan of study only.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.