The ongoing Corona pandemic demands immediate response from the public health sector. What is an adequate public health response in view of the enormous transmission dynamics of communicable diseases, and how does this differ for the Global North and the Global South? How can you set up cost-effective preventive programs, monitor and evaluate the process and outcome?
In this five-week CAS you will learn how to deal with such major health threats. We will train professionals to use interdisciplinary approaches to explore planning and management issues in urban health with a special focus on communicable diseases.
Communicable Diseases and Quality Assured Programs (CAS)
- Interdisciplinary, international, cutting-edge learning experience
- Great head start for your career in global health
- Certificate of Advanced Studies creditable for Master's Degree in Global Urban Health
- Expertise from globally experienced and interdisciplinary teaching staff
Dates / Location / Cost
| Date | Location | Costs |
|---|---|---|
| This course has already started. Future sessions are being planned. |
Institution and Location
Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Center for Medicine and Society, University of Freiburg
Location
University of Freiburg
MSc Global Urban Health
Bismarckallee 22, Third Floor
79098 Freiburg
Germany
Target Audience and Prerequisites
Target Audience
Health professionals, social scientists, researchers, and policy makers involved in health policy development and health intervention planning.
Prerequisites
– proficiency in the English language
– ideally, at least one year of professional experience
Course Format, Certification, Quality Assurance
Course Format
Präsenz / Physical Presence
Certification
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Workload
Five weeks fulltime attendance (Monday-Friday)
Group size
25 participants
Academic Recognition
The CAS on “Communicable Diseases and Quality Assured Programs” is a component of the Master of Science in Global Urban Health at the University of Freiburg. After completing this CAS participants can extend their studies to obtain a Master of Science in Global Urban Health if they take part in the full program.
In case of entering the full Master’s Program, one advanced module / CAS can be completed before participating in the core module.
Dates and Deadlines
This course has already started. When new courses become available they will be added.
Costs
Costs
2,500 Euro
Additional cost information
Including materials, excursion, administration fee. Living costs are not included.
Lecturers
Communicable Diseases Sub-module:
- Module conveners: Winfried V. Kern, Hartmut Hengel, Axel Kroeger
- Lecturers: G. Haecker, H. Grundmann, W.V. Kern, A. Kroeger S. Rieg, D. Wagner, M. Panning, H. Hengel
- External experts: T. Callejas (WHO) Ch. Lengeler (Basel)
Needs Assessment and Planning Tools Sub-module:
- Module conveners: Sonia Diaz- Monsalve, Axel Kroeger
- Lecturers: S. Diaz-Monsalve, A. Kroeger, D. Niermann, A. Maun
- External experts: N. Dreesch (WHO), M. Otmani (WHO), Vicki Doyle (Liverpool)
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