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Graduate Certificate in Global Health at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Clinical and public health professionals have an increasing need to understand health environments and policy beyond local borders. A global health certificate prepares students for international work. Gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary to conduct work globally.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health  |  Department: Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior  |  Duration: 9 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses help develop an understanding of global health issues along with the efforts to alleviate shortfalls through various methods of in-depth investigation and research. Learn about population health, environmental health, health care policy and systems, and food and nutrition along with health education curriculum development and behavioral economics.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Global Health Specialist, Public Health Advisor, Global Health Consultant, Administrator, Director, Educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution Grade point average of 3.00/4.00 or higher For international applicants, a satisfactory score of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 80 internet-based, 230 computer-based, or 570 paper-based - or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Course Type 2 exam - minimum overall band score of 6.5. This requirement may be waived for applicants that have earned a prior degree from a US institution.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 9 credit hours

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