Global Health Graduate Certificate

The state of Texas leads the U.S. in the number of refugees and has an extensive range of border health problems which represent a significant array of global health issues. This certificate not only address local global health concerns, but also the international topics involving the political economy of health, environmental issues, community health, veterinary and zoonotic health, and international disease epidemiology.

Who Should Attend?

This certificate is designed for public health professionals to improve their global focus, including industrialized rather than only developing or underdeveloped countries. The coursework considers emerging issues related to the globalization of health, including climate change, immigration, global epidemics, social injustice, ease of travel in the world, porous borders, and the international nature of health care. Upon completion of the certificate program, students earning a grade of B or better in each course who are subsequently admitted to the MPH program may apply all fifteen credit hours to their degree.

Global Health Graduate Certificate Curriculum

Required Courses (15 SCH)

Core Courses (9 SCH) + Elective Courses (6 SCH) = 15 SCH

Core Courses (9 SCH)

Elective Courses (6 SCH)

Choose two from the courses listed below.
*Not all courses may be available in the online format

Required Courses (6 SCH) for TCOM, PA, PharmD, and External Clinicians

MEDE 8340 Special Topics in International Medicine
MEDE 8350 Global Health Practicum-TCOM sanctioned placement