Global Health (Z070)

Graduate Certificate Program
College: Public Health

Abstract

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is designed to provide basic knowledge in global health delivery to those employed or seeking employment in positions requiring this knowledge or to individuals who desire this added credential. The program develops competency in core global health domains, including health systems, policy, and practice, and it is designed to equip learners, including those without a public health background, with knowledge and skills to work effectively with programs and agencies that provide global health services. As an area for study, research, and practice, global health emphasizes translational health issues, synthesizing population-based prevention with evidence-based, community-supported initiatives.
 
All eligible applicants to this Post-Baccalaureate certificate program must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree.  The Global Health Certificate requires completion of four courses (12 credits). The curriculum includes foundational aspects of global health, communication and promotion, and program planning and evaluation. Additional topics include history, diplomacy and/or social marketing in Public Health. A blended learning format featuring seminar-style, face-to-face instruction and online learning is offered at the College Park campus. Course descriptions are available at sph.umd.edu/certificate-global-health
 
The Global Health Certificate is offered through the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health, a leader in the discovery, application, and dissemination of public and global health knowledge in Maryland, the nation, and the world. The School of Public Health has specifically targeted programs, curricula, service and research dedicated to understanding and improving global health.

Contact

Suhana Chattopadhyay, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health
University of Maryland
School of Public Health
4200 Valley Drive, College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.405.5509
Email: suhanac@umd.edu

Maurice Rocque
Director of Administrative Services
Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health
2234T School of Public Health Building
4200 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301.405.5509
Email: mrocque@umd.edu

Website: sph.umd.edu/certificate-global-health

Courses: MIEH

The Certificate and Global Health program accepts standard-path applications through the Graduate School Application Portal.

General Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Statement of Purpose.Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
• Response to Personal Experiences Question(s)

Program-Specific Requirements

•  In your Statement of Purpose, clearly describe your motivation for pursuing this certificate and the specific academic, professional, or personal goals you aim to achieve upon completing the program
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• CV/Resume

Non-UMD students who would like to pursue the Certificate in Global Health should visit the UMD Graduate School Admissions page for detailed application steps. gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

Current graduate students within the School of Public Health may enroll in courses that fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Global Health. Please contact your Graduate Director for more information.

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions
 

Application Deadlines

*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. International students who currently reside in the U.S. on existing visas may apply.

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Program Website: sph.umd.educertificate-global-health
Application Process: sph.umd.edu/graduate-application-process
Admissions FAQ: sph.umd.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/graduate-application-faqs