Diploma in Global Health Program Overview
The Diploma in Global Health is a stand-alone credential, designed to serve the needs of those who would like training in the basics of global health practice. The diploma is a useful adjunct to clinical training (e.g. medicine or nursing) or academic training in complementary fields (e.g., public policy) for those who wish to work internationally, or those who simply wish to learn more about current challenges in global health research and practice. In addition to core coursework, students in this graduate program will be directed to relevant elective coursework.
Diploma in Global Health Program
Students in the diploma program can expect to learn how to:
- define, assess and report on the health status of populations, the determinants of health and illness, and factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention in resource-poor settings;
- identify and interpret appropriate data sources for investigating a health problem or issue;
- assess the scientific basis of public health and disease prevention programs in international settings;
- identify and apply the appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative methods used in prevention program planning, development and evaluation; and
- understand basic epidemiologic and statistical methods used in the global health literature
The Diploma is designed to be completed on a part-time basis, though full-time study options are also available.
This diploma provides complementary graduate training in the basics of global health practice to those interested in learning more about global health methods and concepts.
In addition to core courses, elective courses help students apply learning experiences to their global health interests and activities.