Online Bachelor of Arts in Global Health
The online Bachelor of Arts degree in global health is an interdisciplinary program designed for those seeking a broad understanding of modern health challenges and their potential solutions.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/20/2020
Total classes: 39
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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Details
The global nature of this program is incorporated anthropologically - to understand disease, health and well-being in ways that incorporate a variety of cultures, places, and time along with their social, biological, historical, and ecological significance. The curriculum focuses on developing skills in teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and the importance of direct experience through research, study abroad, or related activities. As a global health student, you'll cultivate the ability to approach complex problems through social components by identifying issues, asking questions, and collaborating with others to create effective solutions. Graduates in global health are optimistic about the impact they can have and acquire the skill set needed to make a difference through innovative and creative methods.
Please note that as a global health student, you are required to participate in an approved experiential or practical component, which can be fulfilled by an approved global health study abroad program or an alternate arrangement for those who cannot study abroad. Please speak with your advisor to learn about other options.The global nature of this program is incorporated anthropologically - to understand disease, health and well-being in ways that incorporate a variety of cultures, places, and time along with their social, biological, historical, and ecological significance.
Featured courses
ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SB or SG)
ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (SB & G)
ASB 100: Introduction to Global Health (SB & G)
SSH 403: Cross-Cultural Studies in Global Health ((L or SB) & G)
SOC 390: Social Statistics I (CS)
ASB 394: Statistics for Social Scientists
ASM 201: Epidemics and Outbreaks
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS)
Related careers
Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Arts in Global Health have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Community Health Worker
Environmental Protection Specialist
Epidemiologist
Health and Safety Manager
Healthcare Professor
Medical and Health Services Manager
Politician
Public Relations Specialist
Prestigious faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Prestigious faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Admission requirements
freshman student
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still earn your way into this program through the Earned Admission Pathway. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still earn your way into this program through the Earned Admission Pathway. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
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