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CGHRP - Global Health, Research & Practice

Public Health Graduate Certificate Graduate

Program Delivery

Online Program

Program Level

Graduate

Degree Designation

Certificate Graduate

Program Type

Certificate

College

College of Graduate & Continuing Studies

School/Department

Program Description

This certificate will prepare students to identify and improve public health outcomes in global populations by analyzing the effect of cultural norms on socio-economic inequalities and in addressing global public health concerns. Students will further explore the use of research processes and theoretical frameworks in providing evidence-based healthcare to individuals, families, and communities.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Completion of the Public Health Promotion & Epidemiology certificate.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.

If English is not a student’s first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:

  • TOEFL – a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.

  • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.

  • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English

Objective

Identify major global health problems and the impact they have on individuals, populations, and cultures.

Objective

Examine the role of cultural norms on socioeconomic inequalities and health justice.

Objective

Integrate theory, evidence, clinical judgment, research, and inter-professional perspectives using translational processes to improve healthcare practice.

Objective

Apply a systems-thinking approach to promote global health sustainability.

Objective

Investigate the theoretical foundations of action research and appreciative inquiry and understand applications for evidence-based change processes.

Objective

Formulate the preliminary steps of a research proposal.