Bachelor of Arts in Global Public Health

Drexel University

Program Summary:
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Global Public Health is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to address global health challenges. The program explores the social, political, economic, and environmental factors that influence public health on a global scale and prepares students to develop strategies for improving health and well-being worldwide.

Key Features:

• Curriculum: Includes courses in epidemiology, global health policy, health promotion, environmental health, public health ethics, and the social determinants of health.
• Global Perspective: Focuses on public health issues that affect populations worldwide, with an emphasis on low-resource settings and vulnerable populations.
• Practical Experience: Opportunities for fieldwork, internships, and volunteer experiences in global health organizations, NGOs, or public health agencies.
• Career Pathways: Graduates can work in international health organizations, governmental health agencies, NGOs, research institutions, or pursue further studies in public health or global health policy.