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Global Health and Security Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Schar School of Policy and Government offers certificate programs in conjunction with its master's programs. The certificate in global health and security provides an introduction to the intersection of global public health and security, covering topics such as emerging infectious diseases, biosurveillance, the development of vaccines, and emergency response to public health disasters. Students already pursuing a master's degree in the school may, in most cases, after admission to a certificate program, earn an additional six credits (two courses) in Schar to receive a certificate in addition to the master's degree.

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Global Health Security Policy; Global Health; Health Communication; Environmental Health; Global Infectious Diseases; U.S. and Global Public Health Systems.

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Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Graduate Admission

Duration: 15 credits

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