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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-ask@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 Health Certificate focuses on knowledge, skills, and attitudes to address health issues that transcend national boundaries, and that develop and implement solutions to health problems that requires global cooperation.
The Global Health Certificate is designed for students who have a strong interest in global health, who have a desire to understand cultures, and who want to experience first-hand a global field experience which may prepare them for work in a global setting. Many students may want to complete the Certificate to complement their graduate degree.
It is increasingly recognized that issues that affect health transcend national boundaries, and that development and implementation of solutions to such health problems requires global cooperation. Global health represents an interdisciplinary approach that embraces both disease prevention in populations and clinical care of individuals, with a strong emphasis on health equity and health as a public good.
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.
Coursework Requirements
Foundations Course (2 Credits)
Take one course from the following list for at least 2 credits.
PUBH 6108 - Foundations of Global Health
(2.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6134 - Sustainable Development and Global Public Health
(2.0 cr)
Other Required Courses (3 Credits)
Take the following courses for a total of 3 credits:
PUBH 6131 - Working in Global Health
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6004 - Global Health Capstone
(1.0 cr)
Applied Practice Experience (2 Credits)
Take 2 credits of field experience related to global health.
PUBH 7296 - Applied Practice Experience: Public Health Practice
(0.5-8.0 cr)
or
Other Applied Practice Experience course in the SPH. Please consult with the Global Health certificate program staff about seeking approval.
Electives (8 Credits)
Students must complete a minimum of 8 elective credits. Choose from the following list, or select other global health-related courses in consultation with the Global Health certificate staff.
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
PUBH 6085 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
PUBH 6132 - Air, Water, and 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 6732 - Topics and Methods in Global Health Assessment
(2.0 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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Course Equivalencies: | CVM 6516/PubH 5296 |
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