Global Health, MS
ASU Health - 1 year, Applied Anthropology, Evolutionary Medicine, Global, Health, Maternal and Child Health, Medical anthropology, Nutrition, Policy, Public Health
Passionate about global health and creating change? Go beyond treating symptoms --- explore the sociocultural and evolutionary roots of health disparities. In this program, you'll develop evidence-based solutions that address both local and global health challenges, making a lasting impact where medical practice leaves off.
The Master of Science program in global health in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change prepares you to improve health for all people, in all places. Rooted in an anthropological and evolutionary approach to health, the program explores how culture, history, biology and the environment interact to shape health outcomes across time and place. Designed as a transdisciplinary and flexible degree, it equips you with the broad, adaptable skillset needed to address today's most pressing global health challenges ranging from emerging infectious diseases to chronic health disparities.
In this program, you gain both foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for impactful global health work. Through coursework that engages global health partners and the applied internship, you engage with critical health issues, including ONE Health, nutrition, maternal and child health, and infectious disease. You also develop cross-cutting competencies in epidemiology; research design; monitoring, evaluation and learning (also known as MEL); the art of crafting policy briefs; qualitative data analysis; and more. The program emphasizes developing sustainable, culturally-appropriate solutions and cultivating the ability to critically assess programs and research within diverse global contexts.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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.
30 credit hours and a portfolio
Required Core (3 credit hours) Restricted Electives (12 credit hours) Electives or Research (12 credit hours) Other Requirement (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
ASM 503 Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health (3)
ASB 455 Practicum for Social Sciences (3)
ASB 457 Global Mental Health (3)
ASB 462 Medical Anthropology: Culture and Health (3)
ASB 494 Topic: Ethnic Disparities and Health (3)
ASB 500 Topic: Qualitative Data Analysis (3)
ASB 500 Topic: Research Design for Global Health (3)
ASB 504 Global Health Policy (3)
ASB 507 Advanced Evolutionary Medicine (3)
ASB 510 Health: Social and Biocultural Theories (3)
ASB 526 Survey Topics in Global Nutrition (3)
ASB 548 Maternal and Child Health (3)
ASB 554 One Health (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Epidemiology in Context (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Monitoring, Evaluating and Learning for Global Health Programs (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Narrative and Science Engagement (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Reproductive Ecology (3)
ASB 584 Internship (3)
portfolio (0)
For restricted electives, students complete at least 12 credit hours from the list above.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- written statement
- two letters of recommendation
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Students who have graduated from programs in anthropology, biology, public health, applied mathematics, statistics or in a related social science degree may be particularly well positioned for this program. Applicants with previous degrees in other fields should address in the written statement how their previous studies have prepared them for 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.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/01 | Final |
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:
- Model professional and ethical practice when collaborating with partners and stakeholders during their applied global health internship in domestic or international settings.
- Construct strategies to address the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.
- Appraise the strength of evidence for shaping policy and programmatic decisions.
Graduates of the MS in global health program are well-positioned for careers across a variety of sectors including governmental and policy agencies, domestic and international non-governmental organizations, global research initiatives, and innovative private-sector health companies. Whether advancing policy, evaluating programs, managing health initiatives, or conducting global health research, graduates bring cultural insight and analytical rigor to the work of improving lives worldwide. Common job titles include:
- education lead
- evaluation specialist
- program manager
- research associate
- technical advisor
School of Human Evolution & Social Change
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SHESC 233
shesc.grad@asu.edu
480-965-6215
Admission deadlines
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.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
