Bachelor of Science in International Health

Learning Globally

During her senior year, Nellie Darling completed her international health practical experience abroad in India. Click here to read more.

The bachelor's program in the Department of International Health provides a strong base for the graduate or professional training that many international health positions require, as well as for entry into the field of international health.

The department's curriculum blends public health and health systems management with an emphasis on the environment, culture, economics, and politics and their influence on health.

The Program:

is one of the first of its kind in the country.
allows students to complete pre-med coursework and study abroad.
offers the opportunity to learn from faculty who have worked in leading health organizations, such as the World Bank and World Health Organization.
is located in Washington, D.C., providing extraordinary resources, guest speakers, and field trips.
offers internships in local organizations serving diverse cultures and in international organizations.
has small classes.
has opportunities for studying abroad.

The degree opens doors:

Alumni pursue graduate or medical degrees at various locations, enter the workforce, or participate in service efforts. Examples include:

Georgetown University School of Medicine
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Harvard School of Medicine
London School of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Teach for America
Deloitte Consulting
University of Michigan School of Public Health
United States Agency for International Development
Goldman Sachs
Liberia Ministry of Health
World Vision International
Booz Allen Hamilton
Accenture
Peace Corps.

Graduates work in medicine, law, public health, policy, and epidemiology.

International Health Certificate

The Department of International Health offers a certificate program for students within the School of Nursing & Health Studies who are not majoring in International Health.

Health Care Management & Policy and Human Science majors should click here for more information.
Nursing majors should click here for more information.