TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Graduate Certificate in Global Health
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At a glance
12 mo
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Level
- Interdisciplinary approachProgram Type
- Focus on global health challenges and opportunitiesProgram Focus
- Encourages international career considerationsCareer Inspiration
- Potential to apply coursework to degree programsCredit Transferability
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is an interdisciplinary program designed for graduate students at Texas A&M University. It provides a broad understanding of global health challenges and opportunities from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The program aims to equip students with knowledge of global public health, encourage consideration of international careers, and foster research and innovation in addressing worldwide health issues. Coursework completed in this certificate program may be applicable to degree-seeking pathways, depending on the grades achieved.
Curriculum
The program requires 15 credit hours of coursework. Students will engage with core topics in social ecology, health systems, and environmental health, with options to specialize in areas like refugee health, border health, or international health. A practicum component is also required, tailored to MPH students and non-MPH students.
- Year 1
- Social Ecology and Global HealthHBEH 604
- Health of Refugees and Displaced Populations or Biological Basis of Health and Common DiseasesHBEH 625 or HBEH 607
- Practicum or Global Public Health Systems and Practice ExperiencesHBEH 684 or SOPH 670
- Global Environmental HealthPHEO 612
- Elective: Introduction to Border Health or International Health or Global Health Epidemiology or Global Health Systems: Design & Analysis or Global HealthHBEH 620 / HLTH 607 / PHEB 632 / PHPM 638 / PHPM 639
Careers
The program aims to prepare students for careers in various global health settings by providing a strong foundation in international public health perspectives. It encourages students to consider diverse roles and opportunities worldwide.
- Public Health Professional
- Global Health Practitioner
- Researcher
- Innovator in health
Entry requirements
Applicant StatusMust be a current graduate student in a degree-seeking program at Texas A&M University.
This certificate program is designed for current graduate students enrolled at Texas A&M University.
Fees
Tuition (international)Not specified
Tuition (home)Not specified
LivingNot specified
Tuition and fee information specific to the Graduate Certificate in Global Health is not provided on the program page. Prospective students should consult with the department for detailed cost information.
How to apply
1. Complete the Certificate Program ApplicationAccess the online application form via the provided link.
2. Submit Your ResumeEmail your resume to SPH-gradinfo@tamu.edu.
Accreditation
The Texas A&M University School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).