Global Health Studies
Global Health Studies Major and Minor
Founded on the belief that undergraduate liberal arts education can play an essential role in meeting the world’s health challenges, the Global Health Studies program draws upon Allegheny’s longstanding commitments to project-based and interdisciplinary learning, civic engagement, diverse perspectives, and internationalization.
Global Health Studies Learning Outcomes
An understanding of disease causation and prevention
Awareness of the transnational dimensions of health and disease
Comprehension of the relationship between health and the built and natural environments
An ethical outlook that promotes sensitivity to the culture of local communities
Firsthand knowledge of real-life global health work
An appreciation of the political, historical, social, behavioral, scientific, and cultural aspects of health in the search for sustainable solutions
Hands-on Experiences
Hands-on experiences are essential to students of global health. Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of different professional and experiential opportunities:
Off-campus studies
such as domestic or international semester or summer away
Volunteer opportunities through local agencies and international organizations
such as RAM (Remote Area Medical), and CFHI (Child - Family Health International)
Research experiences
such as summer or semester student/faculty research, nationally competitive REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates), and research positions at partner universities, agencies, and companies
Angelina Winbush, Alumna
Global Health Major/Biology Minor, Class of 2017; Recently entered the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine
“ Allegheny’s Global Health program has challenged me to become a more well-rounded thinker. We evaluate how to prevent — and not just treat — disease. My major has helped me to explore the underlying determinants of health and wellness while examining the implications of policies and interventions. ”