Faculty: Waggett (Chair), Dawson, Farrelly-Jackson, A. Finaret, Humphreys, Peterson, Pinnow, Shaw, Silva

The Global Health Studies major is a program in the Interdisciplinary Studies Area of Study. Global Health Studies Majors majors may complete any minor to satisfy the college requirement that the major and minor be in different areas of study.

Global Health Studies Major Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a major in Global Health Studies are expected to be able to:

• Define the topics, approaches, policies, communities, and perspectives that shape the field of global health;
• Use a variety of frameworks, methods, and approaches to define and engage with issues that intersect with health;
• Articulate an understanding of the biological, social, environmental, structural, and/or cultural determinants of health and why these matter to practices and policies of global health;
• Identify the roles of power, privilege, and ethics in shaping health; and
• Listen actively and communicate effectively with multiple audiences.

The Global Health Studies Major

The Global Health Studies major consisting of 54 credits, leads to the Bachelor of Arts. At graduation, Global Health Studies majors must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major. The calculation is based on the grades for all required courses for completion of the major. Only the most recent grade is considered for courses that have been repeated. All courses submitted for the major, except for GHS 600 (mandatory CR/NC) or transfer credits, must be taken on a letter-grade basis. Transfer credits may count toward the major with approval from the department chair. None of these may be substituted for the core Global Health Studies courses or for the junior seminar. 

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in EL seminars, semester away programs, and related research or internship opportunities. Where appropriate, the Global Health Studies Steering Committee will consider credits gained through such activities as a substitute for a course or courses listed below. Students who are considering such learning opportunities must consult ahead of time with their advisor and the Steering Committee members. All substitutions of alternative courses for required courses must be approved by the Global Health Studies program chair, and students are strongly encouraged to discuss any potential course substitutions with the chair prior to enrolling in the course.