Associate of Business (AB) Public Health - Global Health

The Global Health Emphasis for the A.A., A.B. or A.S. degree places a priority on improving health and achieving health equity. The focus is on worldwide health access and improvement, reduction of disparities, and protection against global health challenges. Students learn to work with diverse populations, provide international service, and understand the nuances of global healthcare.

Students who choose an A.A., A.B. or A.S. with the Global Health Emphasis degree often transfer into four–year schools which have Global Health majors, or into related international or health majors with a minor in Global Health. For example, at the University of Washington, a Global Health minor is a popular area of focus not just for students in medicine, but also for those majoring in

• public health
• health sciences
• social sciences
• international studies
• environmental engineering
• anthropology
• history
• law
• journalism
• history
• social work
• education