Global Health Minor
Global Health Minor
Christina Gunther, EdD
Chair, Health Sciences Departmant
Director, Undegraduate Health Science Program
Director, Global Health Programs
Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: 203-371-7948
Email: guntherc@sacredheart.edu
Meggy Adorno, MPA
Assistant Director, Global Health Programs
Overview/Rationale
Globalization has brought about rapid change as citizens, governments, and markets worldwide have become increasingly interdependent. Today’s health professions graduates will need the knowledge, skills, and abilities to thrive in a competitive, globalized healthcare setting.
The minor in Global Health responds to the demands of the 21st century by providing students with competencies through a broad based and multidisciplinary program designed to prepare them for global engagement and global health incidents. It is designed for students who have strong international interests and wish to pursue those interests in a program of study. The minor is administered through the Health Science Program in the College of Health Professions.
Degree Requirements
A total of 18 credit hours of global health studies coursework is necessary for completion of the minor, including an introduction to Global Health course.
Course Requirements
Economic Systems (3 credits)
| EC 211 | Economics of Social Issues | 3 |
Required/Core Courses (12 Credits)
| HS 230 | Introduction to Global Health | 3 |
| HS 304 | Community & Public Health | 3 |
| HS 332 | Global Health Systems | 3 |
Elective Course (3 Credits)