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International Health
Graduate Certificate

Explore the world through international health

Curious how health systems work across borders? The international health graduate certificate gives you a global view of care delivery while helping you build culturally informed solutions for local communities. Our part-time program is ideal for professionals and graduate students who want to expand their knowledge of global health challenges, delivery models and policy.

You'll study health care access, cultural influences on wellness and strategies that support international cooperation. Designed for online learners, this program also includes two required study-abroad experiences to help you see health in action—around the world.

Program Snapshot

Program Type: Part-Time
Location: Online
Program Length: 1 year (8-weeks condensed term)
Credit Hours: 15 - 18

What you'll learn in international health

Our international health graduate certificate prepares you to make a real difference in global health. You’ll explore how countries around the world organize and provide healthcare—gaining insights that can improve outcomes locally and globally. Through hands-on learning, you’ll develop the skills to lead change and address population health challenges.

Our courses will cover:

  • Comparative international health systems and practices—including private and public health models.
  • Cultural perspectives on health, wellness and illness.
  • Social determinants of health in global contexts.
  • Cross-cultural communication and community engagement, helping you build strong collaboration skills.
  • Travel-based learning in countries like Belize and Switzerland, where you'll engage with real-world health systems and communities.

Courses What Will Transfer Department Information

International health certificate highlights

What you’ll gain from our international health graduate certificate:

  • Explore global systems: Travel through two faculty-led courses abroad to engage with international health care systems firsthand.
  • Learn on your schedule: Complete flexible, fully online courses from anywhere in the world.
  • Advance your career: Strengthen your résumé with in-demand skills valued in global health, nonprofit, research and healthcare sectors.
  • Connect across cultures: Build cultural awareness and communication skills to approach health challenges with empathy and a global mindset.

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