Related UW Courses
Demography is a major subfield within the discipline of sociology and is also an interdisciplinary science that links sociology with statistics, geography, economics, anthropology, psychology, epidemiology, and related social and biological sciences. Below is a list of graduate level courses in demography and population studies offered by CSDE and by individual departments and schools at UW.
Public Health
HSERV 534 : Global Population Health and Development |
Looks at determinants of population health in different countries, to learn about the constraints of typical public health and development paradigms. Topics include colonialism, development and underdevelopment, political economy, culture, health behaviors, hierarchy, health care and medical harm. Prerequisite: experience working in a health program. |
HSERV 537 : Economic Development and Health |
Discusses issues of broad interest in the areas of economics, development, and health. |
HSERV 540 : Nutrition in Developing Countries |
Introduces issues of nutrition in developing countries, with an emphasis on the control and prevention of under nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. |
HSERV 541 : Topics in Maternal and Child Health I |
Historic, legislative, organizational, and financial basis of health and social services for families and children in United States. Effects of changing family structure and norms; factors affecting health care needs of specific populations, including racially and ethnically diverse groups; impact of policies/programs on health and well-being of families and children. |
HSERV 543 : Topics in Maternal and Child Health III |
Provides an overview of contextually based frameworks for understanding growth and development. Identifies and describes the conceptual basis and theory of change that underlie successful preventive intervention efforts to promote the well being of children and reduce common MCH problems. |
HSERV 544 : Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries |
Emphasizes critical health problems of women and children in developing countries in social, economic, and cultural contexts. Practical approaches to developing MCH programs shared via lecture/discussions, exercises, and small group work. |
HSERV 548 : Social Determinants of Health Research Methods |
Explores study design, measurement and analytic issues applicable to research into the social determinants of health. Semi-weekly graduate-level seminar offered to students with a basic knowledge of epidemiologica and biostatistical principles. |
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