Global Health ,BS
Anthropology, Development, Disease, Human Rights, Inequality, International, Medicine, Policy, Poverty, prehealth, premed, resources
Are you concerned about global health issues and passionate about making a difference in the world? Go beyond fighting disease and health disparities by investigating their sociocultural and evolutionary roots. Pick up where medical practice leaves off, and develop evidence-based, contextually informed and far-reaching solutions to local and universal health concerns.
In the Bachelor of Science program in global health in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, you gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that lead to morbidity around the world, including ecological, political, cultural, institutional, historical, evolutionary, social and technological factors. You are equipped with the skills necessary to create effective, sustainable and culturally appropriate approaches to prevent, assess and mitigate disease, as well as to critically assess the work of others in your professional environments. The program helps you to cultivate professional practice through a focus on the application of technical knowledge in professional settings by integrating recognized global health competencies.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, if you're interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences or MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I or MAT 270 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I - Math
intensity: Moderate
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Evaluate the global burden of disease considering social and environmental determinants of disease.
- Design community-based health initiatives in domestic and international settings using principles of global health research, collaboration, and ethical practice.
- Conduct epidemiological investigations of global health data, using quantitative social science research methods, including statistics and epidemiology.
Study abroad can be crucial in helping students gain a clearer view of the world, its peoples and the complex challenges that exist for all. Numerous faculty-directed study abroad programs are available that are designed to connect students with real-life issues that impact local communities yet transect boarders. Whether they are studying environmental health issues in Australia or investigating ancient cultures in France, students can see the world and gain hands-on experience to prepare for a future-focused career through Global Education programs.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in global health.
In Arizona and elsewhere, there is a pressing need for professionals who have the skills to work in cross-cultural settings or with underserved populations --- such as migrants, minorities and those living in poverty --- and many opportunities in this area are directly or indirectly related to health.
Nationally and internationally, the health field provides varied career opportunities, and demand is growing for graduates who exhibit the recognized interprofessional global health competencies. The program supports the goals of those pursuing careers in academic research, programming, teaching and policy. Sample employment categories include:
- data analyst
- learning specialist
- program manager
- research associate
- technical advisor
The program also provides a broad intellectual base for those who plan to pursue advanced specialist health training in fields such as:
- dentistry
- medicine
- nursing
- pharmacy
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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11.3%
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$51,850
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4.4%
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$82,220
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16.2%
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$87,220
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12.5%
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$90,150
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23.2%
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$123,860
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3.4%
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Not available
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6.4%
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$80,390
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School of Human Evolution & Social Change
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SHESC 233
shesc.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-6215
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
