Outside the Classroom

Use Your Knowledge in the Real World

The global health studies program challenges you to perform beyond classroom walls. To successfully complete your degree, you must participate in study abroad, attend a yearly seminar series that will be led by a nationally recognized expert on a public health issue, and successfully complete a community- or internationally-based senior design project.

Global Health Studies

Engaged Learning

Global health studies majors have the opportunity to participate in study abroad and internships during their time at Mercer.

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Study Abroad

As a global health studies major, you will participate in a study abroad experience through Mercer Abroad or Mercer On Mission. You will be immersed in another country, learning firsthand how to interact in a global environment.

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Internships

As an intern, you can work to improve the health of a number of different communities. Our students find internships in homeland security, intelligence studies, international relations, and South Africa.

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Career Opportunities

Our global health studies major will prepare you for your next step after college, whether you want to continue your education in graduate school, pursue a professional degree, or start a career.