Graduate Certificate in Global Health

Who is this program for?

A graduate certificate in Global Health is ideal for individuals interested in addressing health disparities, infectious diseases, and healthcare access on a global scale, particularly in diverse, underserved populations. Graduates often pursue careers as public health professionals, international development specialists, or healthcare policy advisors, working in non-governmental organizations, government agencies, or international health organizations to improve global health outcomes and contribute to health equity worldwide.

Program Overview

Expansion in global communication, travel and trade has increased the need for clinical and public health professionals who understand health issues that transcend national and continental borders. The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is designed to prepare students to meet the growing demand for international, interdisciplinary skills in areas such as disease and injury prevention, health care, and other health-related disciplines. Applicants for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Health must be approved for admission by the certificate director, who shall notify the Graduate School in writing of the student’s admission. Admission to or award of a graduate certificate does not guarantee admission to a degree program in the same or any other discipline.

Offered by the College of Public Health
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Graduate Certificate
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Resident $825.50
Non-Resident $2,060.50

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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