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Twin Cities Campus
Global Health Postbaccalaureate CertificateSchool of Public Health - Adm
School of Public Health
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Public Health, MMC 819, A395 Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-3500 OR 1-800-774-8636; FAX 612-624-4498.
Email:
sph-oasr@umn.edu
Website: http://www.sph.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The global nature of public health is increasingly apparent and recognized by all including the United Nations, individual nations, and numerous non-governmental agencies (NGOs). Public Health students and professionals also recognize this need and many aspire to careers in global health. The certificate program will leverage Minnesota faculty skills and international connections to provide career-building experiences for our graduate (MS, PhD) and professional (MPH) students.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit to SOPHAS Express, a centralized online application service:
- Completed SOPHAS Express application and application fee, designating the University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- Personal statement describing the applicant's reason for applying, career goals, and how the certificate will help them achieve their goals
- One letter of recommendation
-Unofficial transcripts of record from each college/university where a degree was earned. (If admitted, official transcripts will need to be sent directly to the School of Public Health.)
-Resume or C.V.
For detailed application instructions and requirements visit www.sph.umn.edu.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Global Health Certificate Requirements
PubH 6390 -- Topics in Epidemiology: Foundations of Global Health (2.0 cr)
PubH 7200 -- Topics in Public Health Practice: Global Health Certificate Capstone Seminar (1.0 cr)
PUBH 6131 - Working in Global Health
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 7296 - Applied Practice Experience: Public Health Practice
(0.5-8.0 cr)
8 credits of electives
Students must complete a minimum of 8 elective credits. Below is an approved list, but other global health related courses may be considered. Please consult with the Global Health certificate program staff about seeking elective approval.
PUBH 6085 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6134 - Sustainable Development and Global Public Health
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6290 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 6385 - Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6601 - Born a Girl: Global Women's Health
(1.0 cr)
PUBH 6605 - Sexual, Reproductive, and Perinatal Public Health
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6686 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6730 - International Comparative Health Systems
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6807 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
PUBH 6906 - Global Nutrition
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 7262 - Globalization and Health
(1.0 cr)
PA 5451 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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