BA Community & Global Health

Lehigh’s Community and Global Health Major

• Learn to design, implement, and evaluate health programs in diverse communities.
• Combine quantitative and qualitative research methods for a holistic understanding of health.
• Study health through a global and cultural lens, preparing to work in the U.S. or abroad.
• Engage in hands-on experiences through internships, fieldwork, and faculty research.
• Build an interdisciplinary foundation that connects public health, policy, and social impact.

What Is Community Health? What Is Global Health?

Community health focuses on improving health outcomes for specific populations through education, policy, and targeted interventions at the local or regional level.

Global health, on the other hand, examines health issues that transcend borders. A global health major prepares students to address worldwide health disparities, infectious disease prevention, and access to care in low-resource settings.

Together, these perspectives equip Lehigh graduates with the skills to make a measurable difference in health, both locally and globally. See our full course list. 

Community Health vs. Public Health Major

While public health majors often focus on studying population-level data and the factors that influence health, community health majors apply that knowledge to take action like developing, managing, and evaluating programs that improve real-world outcomes.

Lehigh’s Community & Global Health major bridges both areas: students gain the analytical foundation of public health and the cultural and social understanding to create effective, community-based solutions.

What Can You Do with a Community & Global Health Major? 

A degree in community and global health opens doors to meaningful and in-demand careers in public service, health, policy, and research. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

• Community health educator or outreach specialist
• Global health program coordinator
• Policy analyst or public health researcher
• Health communications or advocacy professional
• Nonprofit or NGO project manager
• Graduate study in public health, medicine, or social science

Common industries with a community health degree include:

• Hospitals and health systems
• Government and public health departments
• Nonprofits and international organizations
• Research and policy institutes
• Private health and consulting sectors

Admission Process & Affording College 

Visit our Undergraduate Admission page to learn about next steps, application requirements, deadlines, and tips for submitting a strong application.

For details on tuition, scholarships, and financial aid, visit Lehigh’s Tuition and Financial Aid page to explore funding opportunities that make a Lehigh education accessible.

For information, please email us at incohadv@lehigh.edu