SOC 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Global Health: Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, and the United States

4 credits (Spring)

Cross-listed as: BIO 195-02. This Global Learning Program course focuses on issues relating to health. Utilizing international course-embedded travel, we will examine the nexus of global health care systems in terms of actual health outcomes, the training of health care workers, social and economic policy, and the state. The content of the course covers material examining well established health care systems, and will include travel to Costa Rica, Cuba and Denmark for site-specific research and learning opportunities. First-year students interested in this course will need to complete an application in addition to doing the normal registration process. The application materials are available on GrinnellShare (Academics>Centers>Center for International Studies>Global Learning Program). Students selected to participate in the Global Learning Program will be required to pay a $400 participation fee (most other required travel expenses will be covered). This fee will be added to the student tuition bill and will be due by the first day of classes. If payment of this fee causes you financial concern, please contact Gretchen Zimmermann in the Financial Aid Office to discuss loan options to cover this additional cost of attendance.

Prerequisite: TUT-100 and application. Open to first-year student only.
Instructor: Ferguson, Hinsa-Leasure