Program Highlights
Experienced Faculty
Luther’s global health faculty share their extensive knowledge to help you learn and grow.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The global health curriculum is interdisciplinary. It provides a common core curriculum and the opportunity to pursue a related area of interest.
Worldwide Immersion Experiences
Luther’s robust study away program has established host sites around the world to provide opportunities for immersion experiences for global health majors.
What You’ll Learn
The global health curriculum is interdisciplinary. It provides a common core curriculum and the opportunity to pursue depth in a related area of interest: global health policy and systems; society, culture, and human health; and the science of disease and wellness.
As a global health major, you’ll take 32 credits in core courses including:
- Global Health 101: Introduction to Global Health
- Global Health 301: Global Health Field Experience
- Global Health 401: Biosocial Approach to Global Health
- ANTH 208: Medical Anthropology
- BIO 151: Principles of Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- BIO 256: Biostatistics or SOC 350: Social Statistics or PSYC 350: Behavioral Statistics
- HIST 292: History of Medicine
- HP 255: Epidemiology and Human Disease Prevention
- POLS 330: Global Health Politics and Policies
In addition, you’ll take at least 16 credits from one area of concentration:
- Science of Disease and Wellness
- Global Health Policy and Systems
- Society, Culture, and Human Health
- Foundations of Public Health
4+1 Bachelor's to Master's Degree in Public Health with University of Iowa
Luther College and the University of Iowa College of Public Health have partnered to create a 4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program in public health. Students who take advantage of this program will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree in public health in five years.




Careers and Outcomes
As a global health graduate, you’ll be qualified to become a:
- Health program coordinator
- Policy analyst
- Employee with a domestic or international health organization
You can also pursue a master’s degree in public health, global health, or another health-related field. Or you might choose to attend a doctoral program.
With or without further study, you’ll be prepared to help alleviate the growing worldwide shortage of skilled health workers.