The Master of Science degree in Global Health is an interdisciplinary degree administered by the College of Osteopathic Medicine in partnership with faculty from the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Communication Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Social Science, and Veterinary Medicine. The program stresses the interconnectedness of the animal, environment and human health and is applicable to a broad range of health professionals such as medical, nursing, or veterinary medicine as well as individuals interested in a holistic view of global health. The program prepares individuals to both manage and lead as global health professionals. Individualized programs of study can be tailored to accommodate individuals with a broad range of academic and professional experience and interests. The program is available online only.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and the College of Osteopathic Medicine, students must meet the requirements below.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree in Global Health, an applicant must submit the following:
- A transcript showing a completed undergraduate degree.
- A personal statement describing interest and experience in global health, including career goals.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- A test of English language proficiency for students for whom English is not a first language.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Global HealthThe Master of Science degree in Global Health is available online only and only under Plan B (non-thesis). Students must complete 30 credits as specified below:
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All of the following courses (27 credits): |
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OST |
821 |
One Health – Transdisciplinary Collaborations to Global Health |
3 |
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OST |
822 |
Introduction to Global Health Practice |
3 |
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OST |
823 |
Global Burden of Disease |
3 |
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OST |
824 |
Emerging Topics in Global Health |
3 |
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OST |
825 |
Ethical Issues in Global Health |
3 |
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OST |
827 |
Global Health Management |
3 |
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OST |
828 |
Global Health Capstone |
3 |
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OST |
829 |
Global Health Community Assessment |
3 |
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OST |
831 |
Evidence-Based Practice in Global Health |
3 |
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Complete 3 credits from the following courses: |
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CAS |
826 |
Health Communication for Diverse Populations |
3 |
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686 |
Global Health: Mexico – Community Medicine and Mayan Culture in the Yucatan |
3 |
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OST |
687 |
Global Health: Peru Medical Service |
3 |
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OST |
688 |
Global Health: Cuban Healthcare Delivery System |
3 |
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689 |
Global Health: Haiti – Introduction to Global Health and Culture |
3 |
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OST |
690 |
Global Health: Dominican Republic – Healthcare Delivery System and Culture |
3 |
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OST |
691 |
Global Health: Guatemala – Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
1 |
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OST |
692 |
Global Health: Turkish Healthcare Delivery System and Culture |
3 |
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OST |
693 |
Global Health: Korean Healthcare Delivery System |
3 |
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694 |
Global Health: One Health in Nepal |
3 |
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830 |
Independent Study in Global Health |
1 to 3 |
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PSY |
880 |
Foundations of Evaluation Practice |
3 |
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PSY |
881 |
Evaluation Design |
3 |
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Successfully complete a capstone professional paper. |
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