Global Health (BA)

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in global health online explores contemporary health challenges and solutions that protect the health of individuals, families and communities around the world. You’ll develop a broad set of abilities for addressing complex health issues while learning about factors that influence well-being across different cultures, places and times. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue career opportunities in community or public health.

Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 39
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Global health degree courses

The curriculum in this program covers a diverse range of topics related to global health, ranging from cultural anthropology and sociology to economic development and more. In addition to coursework, you’ll also complete hands-on learning exercises to gain practical and direct learning experience.

ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SCIT OR SG)

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ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G)

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ASB 100: Introduction to Global Health (GCSI OR SB & G)

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SSH 403: Cross-Cultural Studies in Global Health (GCSI OR (L or SB) & G)

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STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)

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STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS)

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ASM 201: Epidemics and Outbreaks

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ASB 394: Statistics for Social Scientists

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SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS)

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What you can do with a global health degree

Upon graduating from this program, you’ll be equipped to pursue global health careers in research, teaching, health services and more. Many graduates go on to work for nonprofits, international organizations and health departments. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Health Education Specialists

Growth: 7.2%
Salary: $59,990

Community Health Workers

Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Epidemiologists

Growth: 26.7%
Salary: $78,520

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Growth: 13.3%
Salary: $78,570

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 19.1%
Salary: $100,300

Medical and Health Services Managers

Growth: 28.4%
Salary: $104,830

Legislators

Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090

Public Relations Specialists

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $67,440

Social and Community Service Managers

Growth: 9.1%
Salary: $74,240