How can we understand patterns of human development around the world? More specifically, how does politics affect health, prosperity and security? Through this course, you will become a critical consumer of explanations for human development and you will learn how to propose and evaluate development initiatives with a keen understanding of the importance of political factors.

Introduces the development of Brazilian culture from 1500 to the present. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the language requirement.

Examines health issues from a population health perspective of policy and programs; introduces students to principles of population health practice with emphasis on history, philosophy and scope. Examines how health care delivery systems, public health agencies and community organizations work together to develop interventions to improve the health outcomes in the various communities they serve. Prerequisite: Admission to BPHM or BIS Program.

Project oriented course that will research specific climate problems, proposing new solution to decision makers at local & state level. Course expands understanding of broad societal scope relevant to climate action. Students are exposed to federal, state & local policy challenges and opportunities as well as understanding how business & politics shape the policy landscape. Gain understanding of diverse climate-relevant career opportunities.

In this course, we explore what actually makes a body¿biology, flesh and bone, technology, maybe even immigration documents? We¿ll think about how medicine sees the body¿what makes us ¿healthy¿ or ¿sick¿¿as well as when concepts like race, gender, and sexuality help us understand bodies¿ and when they don¿t. 

Topical courses in public policy and leadership

Conduct of Inquiry courses introduce students to major methodologies, content areas and contributions in various social science disciplines.

This two-part program will pair students in Rwanda studying at the University of Global Health Equity with UVA students to investigate global health topics relevant to both countries. In groups of four, students work over the course of the year on a research topic of their choice.  eGlobal provides a faculty-supported platform for UVA students to engage in meaningful long-term engagement with international peers.

Placeholder course for students studying abroad. This course will include topics for students on exchange and outside (Non-UVA) programs to be enrolled in International Study.

Conduct of Inquiry courses introduce students to major methodologies, content areas and contributions in the humanistic traditions of various world cultures.