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Why Choose Global Health?
A Well-Rounded Education
The global health minor aligns with growing workforce demands for professionals with an understanding of the global complexities of health and economics. This minor would equip you with valuable skills such as epidemiological analysis, international collaboration, and cross-disciplinary training that combines health with environmental science, data analysis, and cultural competence.
You can customize your experience through various foundational and specialized courses, available along with a study abroad option or a global health capstone. The global health minor has distance-learning options and works well with all Wright State majors.
Expand Your Career Options
Career growth in public and global health is increasing. Earning a global health minor shows potential employers you have the curiosity to understand the interdisciplinary nature of global health and develop the foundational skills to address global health challenges.
Some positions individuals with a minor in global health might pursue are:
- Disaster relief technician
- Program evaluator
- Health policy analyst
- Global health nurse
- Advocacy manager
- Health promotion specialist
- Refugee outreach specialist
Build a Network of Impact
Join a dynamic community of students and faculty committed to making a positive impact. Forge connections that extend beyond the classroom, creating a network of global health professionals that will endure and grow throughout your professional journey.
Academics and Curriculum
In addition to 15 hours in required courses, 3 hours of elective courses must be taken to complete the global health minor requirements.
Required Courses:
- Global Health, PPH 2000
- Disease Detectives, PPH 2200
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- Epidemiology and Community Health, PPH 4770
- Current Events in Global Health, PPH 3600
- Environmental Health, PPH 4310
- Public Health Capstone, PPH 4980