Applicants must possess at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution to be considered for admission. Applications will require a resume or CV, transcripts and statement of interest and personal intent.
What does it cost?
Use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
How long will it take?
15-credit hours (five courses)
Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus, Online
Depending on the electives selected, the program is available online, in-person, or a hybrid of both.
Application Deadlines
Students may enter the program in the fall or spring semester.
Graduate Certificate in Global Health
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Georgia State University's Graduate Certificate in Global Health provides students with knowledge and skills that enable them to contribute effective solutions to global health issues both in their local communities and around the world. The teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills the program cultivates are in demand across a range of fields and industries.
Open to students of any major, the Graduate Certificate in Global Health can be completed as a standalone program or embedded into a Master of Public Health or other degree program at Georgia State University.
The program leverages the expertise of Georgia State’s faculty and its location in the heart of Atlanta to prepare students to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Faculty in the School of Public Health have deep expertise in instruction, practice and research related to global health, with projects in more than 25 countries on six continents.
Atlanta is a global hub of public health expertise that is home to organizations that include the Task Force for Global Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center and CARE. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Global Health will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills to work effectively in organizations such as these and in a range of public health careers.
About the School of Public Health
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia State’s School of Public Health provides a practice-based education in a thriving global city, creating leaders who are prepared to advance health equity and address urgent challenges.
Public Health students engage in practicum opportunities throughout greater Atlanta’s vibrant public health community in places such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local government agencies and international non-governmental organizations.
Program Highlights
What makes the School of
Public Health distinctive?
- Real-world, practice-based learning experiences
- Located in a global hub of public health expertise
- Study abroad and community engagement opportunities
- Applied practice and career services
- Faculty with research and practice expertise
- Mentoring programs
- A range of accredited degree programs
- Dedicated to promoting health for all
Career Opportunities with a Certificate in Global Health
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health complements degree programs focused on international affairs, political science, nursing and population health. Organizations that employ graduates with global health skills include:
- International non-governmental organizations
- Government agencies
- Domestic and international non-profit organizations
- Academic and research institutions
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Health care organizations
Program Details
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is a 15-credit hour program designed to equip students with the basic skills and foundational knowledge needed to be successful global health practitioners. Students will learn an overview of the basic components of global health and be able to apply knowledge to inform effective solutions to global health issues.
Pre-approved electives have been identified to facilitate a smooth transition into the certificate curriculum for students in a variety of disciplines.
Students in the MPH, Ph.D., DrPH, or Graduate Certificate in Public Health programs who want to build applied global health knowledge and skills can embed the Graduate Certificate in Global Health. Because many of the prerequisite and required Graduate Certificate in Global Health program courses overlap with these public health programs, you can earn both credentials at the same time.
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health requires five courses—three of which are core courses and two of which are electives—totaling 15 credit hours of coursework.
Required Core Courses: 3 courses (nine credit hours)
Required Elective Courses: 2 courses (six credit hours)
Required (9 hours)
- PHPH 7600: Global Health
- PHPB 7650: Case Studies in Global Health
- PHPB 7640: Comparative Health Systems
Pre-approved Electives (choose 6 hours)
- PHPH 7155: Air Quality & the Environment
- PHPH 7280: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- PHPH 7297: Global Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- PHPB 7460: Forced Migration & Health
- PHPB 7025: Health Disparities
- PHPH 8320: Human Health & Global Environmental Change
- PHPB 7425: Foundations of Maternal and Child Health
- PHPB 8332: Maternal and Child Health Advocacy-From Rights to Justice
- PHPH/PHPB 8880: Study Abroad
- PMAP 8201: International Development & Assistance NGOs
- PMAP 8331: Urban Growth & Sustainable Cities
- ECON 8600: Economics of Development
- POLS 8422: NGOs and World Politics
- GEOS 6012: Sustainable Development: Practice & Policies
- GEOS 6045: Health GIS
- GEOS 6235: Water, Wastewater & Environment
- GEOS 6460: Water, Food & Waste Systems
- SOCI 8119: Global Aging & Social Policies
Use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.
Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.
The Graduate Certificate in Global Health has three Student Learning Objectives. Courses that enable students to achieve these objectives are listed in parentheses:
- List major social, economic and environmental determinants of health and their impacts on the access to and quality of health services and on differences in morbidity and mortality between and within countries (PHPH 7600: Global Health).
- Exhibit interprofessional values and communication skills that demonstrate respect for, and awareness of, the unique cultures, values, roles/responsibilities and expertise represented by other professionals and groups that work in global health (PHPB TBD-Case Studies in Global Health).
- Describe different national models or health systems for provision of health care and their respective effects on health and health care expenditure (PHPB 7640: Comparative Health Systems).
Contacts
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Online enrollment coaches
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