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Global Health

Explore health care from a global and interdisciplinary perspective — science, culture, and more.

Prepare for careers in fields such as health administration, health policy, health practice, and global health governance.

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What you’ll study as a Global Health major

The global health major leverages knowledge from across the liberal arts to understand what affects population, community, and individual health patterns and issues. You’ll gain qualitative and quantitative skills as you explore global health through social and natural sciences, humanities, and the arts.

Build your core

Explore health research methods, learn basic concepts in epidemiology, and analyze the systems and policies influencing global health.

Explore through electives

Investigate topics such as global health and nutrition, social determinants of health, planetary health, and women’s health.

Apply your knowledge

Monitor and evaluate global health programs, policies, and outcomes. Integrate accumulated knowledge in a senior capstone project.

Why is Global Health better at Denison?

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Expanded language and culture requirement

Expand your knowledge of a language other than English to gain cultural competence and deepen your understanding of the societal issues that affect population health in your chosen region. Language skills beyond English are essential for those seeking international careers.

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Experiential learning requirement

Practice your skills in a real-world setting during a local or global internship or volunteer position, or participate in a study abroad experience connected to health care.

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Global health research

Opportunities to conduct global health research alongside faculty mentors. Research topics may include mental health accessibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, health care accessibility and experiences in the Latino community, and high school sex education patterns in Appalachia.

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Jobs as a Global Health major

Global health majors are prepared to enter a wide variety of organizations, including health systems corporations, government agencies, and consulting firms. Recent graduates are affiliated with USI Insurance, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Cigna Healthcare.

Further education as a global health major

Denison Global Health graduates may pursue additional training in medical school, nursing school, public or global health (MS or PhD), epidemiology, and health administration.

Career Communities

Global Health majors often join one or more of our career communities. Some common communities include Healthcare and Clinical Research and Nonprofit, Education, and Government.

Career Exploration

Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.

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Beyond the Classroom

Internships

Use an internship to explore careers related to global health. Recent majors have interned for a regional Hospice organization, the Columbus area Community Refugee & Immigration Services, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Study Abroad

Study in a global location to enhance your knowledge of health policy & practices, compare health systems, and deepen your understanding of factors influencing population health. Conduct research or work while abroad, such as interning at local hospitals, the Red Cross, or UNICEF.

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Summer Scholars

Delve into research through our paid summer scholar program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend, housing allowance, and supplemental funds for research expenses.

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