Global Health

The Global Health program is part of the Division of Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Science. Students will explore questions, such as: why are some communities "healthy," while others seem to suffer disproportionately? How can we help build a culture of health across all communities? Students will learn from diverse perspectives, develop community-based connections, and produce individualized projects that probe questions about the state and future of global health. Students will learn from instructors with expertise across different fields and from leaders in community health departments, mental health agencies, addiction recovery centers, child advocacy agencies, and more. Students will finish the program with a professional portfolio and be ready for service in health agencies, research centers, graduate school, education, and other areas.

Degrees

Courses

GH-495: Global Health Capstone

Credits 3
This course is designed as the culmination of the Global Health Minor that cultivates a student's individual research interests and areas of study based on specific topics, issues, interests, and needs of the student. As the Capstone course for the Global Health Minor, this course will also help students create community contacts, develop applied research skills, network with potential employers and/or scholars in their field based on the direction and development of their capstone project. Students and their advisors will tailor the capstone to fulfill students' required e-portfolio content and their individualized tracks to meet program goals. Prerequisites: SOC 180, nine (9) other credit hours in the minor, and permission of the Global Health Advisor.