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 exposes students to a comprehensive understanding of the factors that lead to morbidity around the world, including ecological, political, cultural, institutional, historical, evolutionary, social and technological factors. This program equips students with the necessary skills to create effective, sustainable and culturally appropriate approaches to prevent, assess and mitigate disease as well as to critically assess the work of others in their professional environments.
The program helps learners to cultivate professional practice through focus on application of technical knowledge into professional settings by integrating recognized global health competencies.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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)
ASM 503 Evolutionary Medicine and Global Health (3)
Restricted Electives (12 credit hours)
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 in 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 598 Topic: Epidemiology in Context (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Monitoring, Evaluating and Learning for Global Health Programs (3)
ASB 598 Topic: One Health (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Narrative and Science Engagement (3)
ASB 598 Topic: Reproductive Ecology (3)
Electives or Research (12 credit hours)
Other Requirement (3 credit hours)
ASB 584 Internship (3)
Culminating Experience (0 credit hours)
portfolio (0)
Additional Curriculum Information
For restricted electives, students complete at least 12 credit hours from the list above.
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 |
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| 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 has the following program outcomes:
- Articulate strategies to address the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.
- Appraise the strength of evidence for shaping policy and programmatic decisions.
- Apply the standards of professional practice and ethics to their collaboration with partners and stakeholders during their applied global health internship in a domestic or international setting.
Nationally and internationally, the health field provides varied career opportunities, and demand is growing for graduates with specific skills. The program supports the goals of those pursuing careers in academic research, programming, teaching and policy. Sample employment venues include:
- data analyst
- learning 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
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
