Global Health (Graduate Certificate)
The curriculum is designed to educate students on the increasingly relevant global health issues that intersect in all disciplines. Students and professionals from career paths influence their field. Students have the opportunity to take their learning abroad in the numerous programs offered by the center and the ODU Office of Study Abroad. Make an impact in a worldwide health setting. The program is open to those with at least a bachelor's degree. Get experience by completing a practicum, supervised research study, or study abroad program and learn from experts in the field.
Global Health (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Global Health at ODU like?
The curriculum is designed to educate students on the increasingly relevant global health issues that intersect in all disciplines. Students and professionals from career paths influence their field. Students have the opportunity to take their learning abroad in the numerous programs offered by the center and the ODU Office of Study Abroad. Make an impact in a worldwide health setting. The program is open to those with at least a bachelor's degree. Get experience by completing a practicum, supervised research study, or study abroad program and learn from experts in the field.
Program Highlights
What makes Global Health at ODU unique?
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Program is entirely online (15-credit hours needed to complete)
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All academic disciplines welcomed
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All professional backgrounds welcomed
Available Online only
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Global Health at ODU?
HLSC 746:
Epidemiology
This course examines epidemiology as a method for viewing inborn community health problems and as a body of knowledge derived from this method. Skills in using epidemiology as a method and as knowledge to solve community health problems will be included.
HLSC 776:
Global Health
This course will introduce the student to the political, social, cultural and ethical issues involved in disease prevention and health promotion globally. Specific emphasis will be on incidence/prevalence, morbidity/mortality, and identified health problems in specific regions and countries. This course will also identify international health prerogatives aimed at improving health status through education and intervention.
HLSC 785:
Issues and Opportunities in Global Health Research
This course focuses on global health research with an emphasis on cultural, political and economic influences on health in various regions and provides students opportunities to engage in inter-professional teamwork to brainstorm problem-based issues and establish research proposals.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Global Health at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Global Health should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Name:
Michele Kekeh PhD
Location:
3011 HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-5293
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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