Prepare to Make an International Impact on Healthcare with a Graduate Certificate in Global Health
Are you passionate about working with international cultures and solving global health issues? Liberty’s Graduate Certificate in Global Health can prepare you to open doors into a variety of international ministry opportunities while learning to address prevalent health issues. If you are ready to branch out from your current healthcare role and meet the needs of others throughout the world, our global health certificate program is the perfect choice for you.
Through our graduate global health certificate, you will be prepared to work with changing international environments and diverse populations by focusing on the essential training in global health administration, healthcare advocacy, and disease and sanitation control. You will be prepared to respond to health challenges that transcend geographic and cultural boundaries as well as identify and analyze factors that disadvantage health resources.
What Will You Learn in Our Global Health Graduate Certificate?
Throughout our Graduate Certificate in Global Health program, you will focus on applied research skills and methodologies to help you engage with the best practices and research available in the healthcare field. Topics covered include issues in global health, how global health systems interact, and the social, political, and cultural determinants related to health and health systems.
You will also learn how to apply the newly obtained skills assessing global health issues as well as developing possible solutions for global healthcare issues, sanitation problems, and logistical obstacles for disaster relief.
Required Courses
- HLTH 620 – Introduction to Global Health
- HLTH 622 – Primary Healthcare in Developing Countries
- HLTH 623 – Cultural Aspects of Health Behavior
- HLTH 624 – Sanitation in Developing Countries
- HLTH 625 – Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
Study Online
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Graduate Certificate in Global Health in just 2 semesters.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
