Global Health Online, Capstone Certificate

Program Overview

The Global Health Online Capstone Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison equips students with knowledge and skills to address global health challenges. Through online courses and a field experience, students enhance their understanding of global health issues, data analysis, intervention design, and ethical engagement. The program prepares graduates for careers in global health organizations, government agencies, and academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Global Health Online Capstone Certificate program from the University of Wisconsin-Madison aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address global health challenges and disparities. The program caters to University Special (non-degree seeking) students who possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent and is designed to complement their undergraduate education or provide focused professional development.

Objectives:

• Enhance students' understanding of global health issues and their impact on populations worldwide
• Develop students' proficiency in analyzing and interpreting global health data and evidence
• Foster students' ability to design and implement effective global health interventions
• Promote ethical and culturally sensitive engagement in global health initiatives
• Cultivate students' leadership and collaboration skills in addressing global health challenges

Outline:

Core Course Requirements (10 credits):

• PUBLHLTH 710: Introduction to Global Health: History, Current Issues, and Health Statistics
• PUBLHLTH 711: Global Public Health and Healthcare Systems: Organizations, Governance, Financing, and Workforce
• PUBLHLTH 712: Global Health: Infectious Diseases, One Health, and Prevention Strategies
• PUBLHLTH 713: Global Health: Non-communicable Diseases, Poverty, Environmental Health, and Food Security
• PUBLHLTH 714: Global Health Field Work Fundamentals: Engagement, Ethics, Policy, and Methods

Global Health Field Experience (1 credit):

• Students can choose to complete either a faculty-led interdisciplinary group field course (PUBLHLTH 716) or an independent study field experience with approval from an academic advisor and the certificate faculty program director.

Assessment:

• Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each course used to meet Capstone Certificate requirements.
• Courses taken as pass/fail or audit will not count towards the certificate requirements.
• All Capstone Certificate credits must be earned "in residence" at UW-Madison.
• All Capstone Certificate credits must be earned while enrolled in the Capstone Certificate program.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered primarily online, allowing for flexibility and convenience.
• Courses are taught by experienced faculty from the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• The program emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, fostering interaction and knowledge sharing among students and faculty.

Careers:

• The Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online prepares students for careers in global health organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and academia.
• Graduates may pursue roles such as:
• Global health program manager
• Health policy analyst
• Epidemiologist
• Public health researcher
• Global health advocate