Program Overview
The Global Health Graduate Certificate Program is a 15-credit hour program that provides an interprofessional opportunity for graduate students or non-degree students to acquire a global perspective on healthcare through coursework. The program includes core courses in Fundamentals of Global Health, Global Health Research and Service, and Comparative Health Systems, as well as elective courses that align with students' major areas of interest. The program is offered online for flexibility and accessibility.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The Global Health Graduate Certificate Program is a 15 credit hour program that provides an interprofessional opportunity for graduate students or non-degree students to acquire a global perspective on healthcare through coursework.
Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of global health factors
- Comprehend the significance of global health knowledge in career advancement
- Learn about interprofessional global health needs and opportunities
Curriculum:
- Core Courses (9 credits)
- Fundamentals of Global Health (IHS 5210): Explores the fundamental concepts of global health, connecting it to social and economic development. Examines health determinants and disease burden.
- Global Health Research and Service (IHS 5521): Enhances understanding of global health research and service strategies. Utilizes grant writing as a tool for program design and delivery. Addresses ethical considerations and logistical factors when working with vulnerable populations.
- Comparative Health Systems (IHS 5222): Provides an overview of health systems, global agencies, and their impact on health outcomes. Analyzes health systems' components, integration, theories, evaluation methods, and international variations.
- Elective Courses (6 credits)
- Students must select two elective courses from an approved list.
- Electives align with students' major areas of interest.
- Additional courses may be negotiated with the certificate program director.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
All core courses and many electives are offered online for flexibility and accessibility.
Individual Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Global Health
- Introduction to global health concepts
- Determinants of health
- Measurement of health status
- Burden of disease and risk factors
- Cost-effective disease management strategies
Module 2: Global Health Research and Service
- Grant writing for effective program design and delivery
- Ethical issues in global health research
- Logistical factors when working with vulnerable populations
- Strategies for addressing ethical and logistical challenges
Module 3: Comparative Health Systems
- Overview of health systems around the world
- Structure and function of health systems
- Integration of health system components
- Theories of health systems