Global Health
Certificate
About this program
The Certificate in Global Health helps you understand the challenges people face in health systems around the world. You’ll study issues like disease, health policy, and inequality while learning how culture and society shape health. This program builds your critical thinking and prepares you to work in public health or international settings. It’s a good choice if you want to improve health outcomes and support equity in global communities.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The Global Health Certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing health challenges on a global scale. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, participants explore key topics such as infectious diseases, health policy, gender and social determinants of health, and health equity. This certificate is ideal for those seeking careers in public health, international development, and related fields while making a meaningful impact on global health issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of key global health concepts, theories, and frameworks, including the social determinants of global health and health inequity.
- Critically analyze major global health challenges, such as infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child health, in diverse contexts.
- Understand the role of advocacy in global health and develop strategies to promote policies that improve health outcomes, including equity and access around the world.
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Burcu Ellis
- Professor/Chair