BA in Global Health Studies - Social Sciences in Miami United States | University of Miami

While navigating the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the Global Health Studies (GHS) program equips students to thrive professionally, academically, and as leaders in our evolving post-pandemic world.

This undergraduate major delivers a genuinely cross-disciplinary education, covering both local and worldwide health dimensions: medical practice, disease prevention, health policies, spiritual influences, environmental factors, cultural contexts, social dynamics, and research methodologies. Learners can customize their academic journey through various pathways, preparing them for diverse post-graduation options such as healthcare professional programs, advanced research degrees, or careers across non-profit, governmental, and corporate fields.

The Social Sciences Track offers hands-on learning across disciplines examining health, healthcare, and holistic wellness. This concentration incorporates subjects like human geography, social structures, cultural anthropology, behavioral psychology, global affairs, educational approaches, and health communication. Those aspiring to work or conduct graduate research in social sciences related to individual, collective, or environmental health will find this program particularly valuable.

Participants in this track investigate how anthropological, sociological, psychological, and geographical factors shape health outcomes globally - examining everything from interpersonal communication to nutritional systems, from international relations to community health initiatives.