Global Studies: Global Health and Development Emphasis
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    Global Studies: Global Health and Development Emphasis

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tucson
    University Rank:#293
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 58,523 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Global Studies: Global Health and Development Emphasis

    About

    Examine intricate theories and conceptual understandings of global phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective and the first step to engaging in cross-cultural collaboration and conversation. Global Studies critically examines global issues, taking an intellectual and experiential approach to teaching students to analyze, communicate, problem-solve and empathize. Emerging global health problems require a new generation of innovative thinkers who can identify trends and assess intervention options. The Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with a Global Health and Development emphasis, adapted to real-world contingencies, prepares students to become these much-needed innovators. Coursework touches on topics from areas of study such as anthropology, geography, public health and regional studies to provide students with an understanding of global health priorities, as well as the history of health-related trends, priorities and intervention measures.
    • Concentration Specific Outcomes; 1. Global Cultures: Students will analyze how local, regional, and/or national cultures have been impacted by globalizing forces. 2. Global Health: Students will Identify and assess how the health of humans and human communities have been impacted by globalizing forces. 3. Political Economy and Institutions: Students will explain how globalizing political-economic and institutional forces shape order/disorder and cooperation/conflict around the world. 4. Global Societies: Students will articulate how globalization has impacted identities, cultures, and local/national communities in ways that generate social stability and instability.
    • Foreign Language; Global Studies students will communicate in a foreign language commensurate with a sixth-semester proficiency
    • Globalization in Regional Context; Global Studies students will identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world
    • Globalizing Forces; Global Studies students will articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces
    • Multi-Disciplinarity; Global Studies students will demonstrate familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies
    • Verbal and Written Communication; Global Studies students will demonstrate success in expressing themselves effectively in written and verbal communication

    Disciplines

    College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

    Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

    Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

    Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

    Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    • Health care
    • International aid
    • Education
    • Nonprofit
    • Human resources

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
    • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
    • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
    • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
    • Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
    • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.

    Global Studies: Global Health and Development Emphasis

    University of Arizona

    University of Arizona

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

    Go to Official Website