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In global health, human vulnerability is often defined by population-level disease burdens. One’s vulnerability, however, is highly context-dependent and constantly shaped by diverse social mechanisms. Understanding social, cultural, economic, and environmental variations within a country can guide program and resource planning tailored to the most underserved individuals and communities. Students will apply critical thinking to social and behavioral theories and cases in global health. Through workshops, students will employ human-centered design methods to design an intervention suited to the needs of the population of focus. The course will also cover implementation research perspectives, stakeholder and community engagement, and ethical issues in global health research. Students will have the opportunity to propose a social and behavior change intervention with an implementation plan. This is a Gordis Teaching Fellowship course. Priority registration is given to Public Health Studies majors. Other students will be permitted to register as space allows.