EDHI488B
Special Topics in Education Policy and Administration; Education, Global Health, and Disability: Stigma and Community Inclusion in Ghana
An immersive, transformative exploration into the intersection of global health, disability rights, and cultural competence. In this dynamic 3-credit winter course, students will examine the social, cultural, and economic factors that shape public perception, stigma, and discrimination facing individuals with disabilities in Ghana. Through a hands-on hybrid learning model-combining theoretical foundations, interactive virtual fieldwork, and direct collaboration with international partners-you will design actionable, culturally responsive public health interventions aimed at reducing stigma, amplifying community voices, and driving social change. Expand your global perspective, sharpen your applied advocacy skills, and learn how to make a tangible impact on health equity from anywhere in the world.This is a Global Classrooms course, developed in partnership with the Global Learning Initiatives(GLI) at the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to provide virtual opportunities for global engagement. Learn more at: go.umd.edu/gc-umd
Sister Courses: EDHI488A, EDHI488C, EDHI488E, EDHI488F, EDHI488Q, EDHI488T, EDHI488U, EDHI488V