Global Health - Certificate
This interdisciplinary certification is available to all Master’s students at Texas A&M. Its purpose is to teach those who are interested in public health about global perspectives on the topic, encourage students to consider careers in a variety of settings around the world, and to promote research and innovation in addressing the myriad public health problems seen around the world. With a cross-disciplinary perspective, students are assured of receiving a broad understanding of global health challenges and opportunities.
To learn more about the program, go to School of Public Health Certificates.
To apply for the program, go to Graduate Certificate Program Application.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPCH 604 | Social Ecology and Global Health | 3 |
| HPCH 625 | Health of Refugees and Displaced Populations | 3 |
| or HPCH 607 | or Biological Basis of Health and Common Diseases | |
| PHEO 612 | Global Environmental Health | 3 |
| HPCH 684 | Practicum 1 | 3 |
| or SOPH 670 | or Global Public Health Systems and Practice Experiences | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Health Systems: Design & Analysis | ||
| Global Health | ||
| International Health | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | MPH students must complete an international or an international-serving practicum placement through their department (HPCH 684). Non-MPH students must complete SOPH 670, International Practicum. |
Certificate classes will be considered for inclusion as electives on MPH degree plans. Inclusion on other degree plans will be at the discretion of the applicable school or college.