180.600.73
Public Health Implications of Health As A Human Right

Location
Internet
Term
Winter Institute
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, January 13, 2025
End Date
Friday, January 17, 2025
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 1:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
David Stein
Contact Name
David Stein
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Enrollment in any JHU graduate degree or ‘limited’ program OR enrollment in or completion of any health profession degree program) eg. nursing, medicine, optometry, etc.) or instructor permission. (Please e-mail instructor or Department of Environmental Health and Engineering with any permission or additional questions.) Excellent written English Language Skills. 'Exposure' to public policy or legal mechanisms may be informative but is NOT a prerequisite.

Description
Explores the evolution and application of policy and legal remedies that promote respect for and protection of -internationally recognized- human rights in general and the protection & fulfillment offered through public health and health care access as a human right. Explores the creation of a culture of human rights and its application to health as a human right, focusing broadly on health as a human right using: a) human rights law & policy to enhance health programs, b. the impact of public health policies, programs and practices on human rights; and c. the health impacts of human rights violations. Discusses gross violations during conflict and insidious violations associated with the mistreatment of marginalized groups and individuals, including violence (broadly interpreted) may be included based on the stated interests of class participants.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply a human rights framework to key determinants of health care access and health status, as well as to public health policies, programs and practices
  2. Interpret how human rights law may be applied internationally and within states to enhance respect for and protection of health-related rights
  3. Offer policy & legal suggestions that might contribute to the -progressive- realization or fulfillment of human rights
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Discussion Board
  • 15% Participation
  • 35% Written Assignment(s)
  • 40% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Instructor permission is required for non-JHU students. Instructor permission is required for more than 10 students.
Consent Contact
ds5@jhmi.edu
Special Comments

This is the virtual course offering. Students who register will be expected to attend the course synchronously and virtually.