Certificate in Global Public Health (GPH)
As the world becomes more interconnected, our communities and populations face increasingly complex and global health challenges involving cultural and social factors, environmental and geographic influences, and economic and political dynamics. Addressing these global public health challenges requires innovative approaches from multiple disciplines.
Global Public Health is a track of the Public Health Certificate designed specifically for IAFS students. The Global Public Health track encourages IAFS students to extend the breadth of their undergraduate education to include elements of public health. A background in the sciences or an interest in medical careers is not required for participation in the certificate program. The certificate opens opportunities for graduate study and careers in fields of policy, health care, and development, and with government, NGOs, and non-profits.