Program Overview

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Introduction to the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs

The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs offers a range of degree and non-degree programs for students interested in global affairs. The school provides a comprehensive education in global affairs, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and research.

Degree Programs

• B.A.
• B.A.-B.S./M.P.P.
• M.P.P.
• Joint Degrees
• M.A.S.
• Global Health Studies
• Grand Strategy

Non-Degree Programs

• World Fellows
• Climate Fellows

Fellowship Programs

• Various fellowship programs are available for students, including the Global Health Studies Program.

Global Health Studies Program

The Global Health Studies Program is designed for undergraduate Yale students interested in understanding and addressing pressing global health challenges. The program provides students with rigorous training in and engagement with skills and knowledge relevant to global health research and practice.

Program Description

The Global Health Studies Multidisciplinary Academic Program (GHS MAP) offers undergraduate students at Yale College the opportunity to engage critically and analytically in global health from multiple disciplinary approaches and perspectives. The GHS MAP supports students in developing and balancing an appreciation for biomedical and technical issues related to diseases, their treatment and prevention, with an understanding of the historical, social, economic, and political concerns that are implicated in how health is determined and experienced in the 21st century.

Core Faculty

The program has a core faculty that teaches the core courses of the GHS program.

Faculty Affiliates

Faculty Affiliates are an interdisciplinary group of scholars, researchers, and practitioners in global health who offer advising and support to Global Health Scholars.

Advisory Board

Advisory Board members are scholars and practitioners invited to provide guidance on the Global Health Studies Program.

Global Health Scholars

The program is designed for undergraduate students interested in understanding and addressing pressing global health challenges. The current Global Health Scholars can be found on the program's website.

About the Program

The GHS MAP provides students with rigorous training in and engagement with skills and knowledge relevant to global health research and practice.

Published Work

GHS students conduct interviews, research, and analysis, which results in policy briefs establishing their key findings and recommendations.

Requirements

The program has been designed to address fundamental and applied economic, political, social, cultural, biological, and scientific issues relevant to global health.

Events

The Global Health Studies Program co-hosts a number of talks each year, including the Global Health Studies Speaker Series.

Centers and Initiatives

The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs has several centers and initiatives, including:

• Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment
• Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs
• International Leadership Center
• Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy
• Leitner Program on Effective Democratic Governance
• Ong Initiative for the Study of Global Economic Prosperity
• Peacebuilding Initiative
• Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power
• Social Innovation Initiative

Careers

The school provides career support and resources for students, including:

• Career Support
• Resources & Programming
• Internships & Research Opportunities
• Graduate Summer
• Jobs After Jackson
• For Employers
• Alumni Stories

About the School

The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs is committed to diversity and has a strong community of students, faculty, and alumni. The school is located on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut.

Our Campus

The school is located on the Yale University campus, which provides students with access to a wide range of resources and facilities.

Leadership

The school has a strong leadership team that is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in global affairs.

Commitment to Diversity

The school is committed to diversity and has a strong community of students, faculty, and alumni from a wide range of backgrounds.

The Jackson Community

The school has a strong community of students, faculty, and alumni who are committed to making a positive impact in the world.

Life at Yale

The school is located on the Yale University campus, which provides students with access to a wide range of resources and facilities, including cultural events, recreational activities, and academic support services.

New Haven

The school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, which provides students with access to a wide range of cultural, recreational, and academic opportunities.

Alumni

The school has a strong community of alumni who are making a positive impact in the world. Alumni can stay connected with the school through various programs and events, including:

• Programs and Events
• Resources for Alumni
• Ways to Help
• Alumni Stories
• Yale Alumni Association
• Make a Donation
• Alumni Transcript Requests

News and Events

The school hosts a number of events and talks throughout the year, including the Global Health Studies Speaker Series. News and updates about the school can be found on the school's website.