Global Health Certificate Program

Global health is the study of the health of populations in a global context, considering its political, social, and economic impact. The certificate program is primarily intended for junior and mid-level professionals practicing or planning to practice in developing countries and interested in expanding their global health skills and knowledge.

The certificate program can be completed entirely with online courses, or a combination of online and on-campus courses, for a minimum of 18 credits .

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of the Global Health Certificate, individuals will be able to:

1. Describe individual, community, and organizational behaviors and change processes in cross-cultural and developing countries settings as a foundation for planning appropriate primary health care programs
2. Apply relevant social and behavioral theories to diagnose and understand individual, social network, organizational, community, and policy-maker behaviors  associated with the planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of community-based primary health care programs
3. Describe and critically evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and sustainability of disease control programs and policies for major causes of death and disability in developing countries and discuss program and policy implementation obstacles and approaches to overcoming them
4. Apply cultural competence and skills to global and diverse settings related to populations such as refugees, immigrants, and migrant workers
5. Explain how to work effectively in countries and cultures with differing social and economic perspectives
6. Analyze the complexities of the social, economic, medical, political, and environmental factors that affect health

Please visit our Academic Catalogue to see the full certificate curriculum requirements. Please also review the certificate completion requirements.