Graduate Certificate in Global Health
About the program
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health Program is an interdisciplinary certification that is available to all graduate students enrolled at the Texas A&M University campus in College Station. Its purpose is to teach graduate students about global perspectives on public health, encourage them to consider careers in a variety of settings around the world, and to promote research and innovation in addressing the myriad public health problems seen around the world.
With a cross-disciplinary perspective, students are assured of receiving a broad understanding of global health challenges and opportunities.
Completed coursework may be applied to degree-seeking pathways depending on grade received.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe health systems in a variety of countries around the world
- Explain social and environmental impacts on health from a social ecological perspective
- Explain the impact of various environmental contamination sources on health
- Compare and contrast leading causes of morbidity and mortality among countries around the world
- Apply new knowledge in a practice setting
Eligibility
Applicants must be a graduate student in a degree seeking program at Texas A&M University.
Dates and Deadlines
All certificate programs have rolling deadlines.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Certificate Program Application
- Resume sent by email to SPH-gradinfo@tamu.edu
Required Courses
For more detailed information regarding these courses, including course descriptions, please see the Texas A&M Course Catalog.
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HBEH 604 | Social Ecology and Global Health | 3 |
| HBEH 625 or HBEH 607 |
Health of Refugees and Displaced Populations or Biological Basis of Health and Common Diseases |
3 |
| HBEH 684 or SOPH 670 |
Practicum1 or Global Public Health Systems and Practice Experiences |
3 |
| PHEO 612 | Global Environmental Health | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HBEH 620 | Introduction to Border Health | |
| HLTH 607 | International Health | |
| PHEB 632 | Global Health Epidemiology | |
| PHPM 638 | Global Health Systems: Design & Analysis | |
| PHPM 639 | Global Health | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
1MPH students must complete an international or an international-serving practicum placement through their department (HBEH 684). Non-MPH students must complete SOPH 670, International Practicum.
Certificate classes will be considered for inclusion as electives on MPH degree plans. Inclusion on other degree plans will be at the discretion of the applicable school or college.
Contact
Dr. Brian Colwell
b-colwell@tamu.edu
