Following a year in development, the course "The AIDS Epidemic at the Beginning of the 21st Century: An Interdisciplinary Perspective" was implemented during the Spring 2000 academic semester at a major research university in the midwest. This presentation examines the process used to develop the course; reviews the human, information, material, and financial resources required to make the course a reality; summarizes course content; and reports course evaluation results. The course drew upon the resources of three universities, a number of community-based organizations, and local, state, and federal government. The interdisciplinary perspective combined the fields of public health, medicine, psychology, anthropology, public policy, law, ethics, theology, and social work to explore the history of the epidemic, its impact on societies, and its place in the 20th and 21st centuries. The evolution of the epidemic, particularly with regard to the specific communities disproportionately affected, was a common theme throughout the course.
Learning Objectives: With regard to the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary course on AIDS, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the most important content areas; identify several strategies for acquiring the human, information, material and financial resources necessary; and understand and articulate the advantages of linking public health to other disciplines and the community to develop and implement this type of course. Additionally, participants will be provided with a sample syllabus that contains behavioral learning objectives, course readings, and other resources
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Education
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.