Global Health Promotion (Graduate Certificate)
The Certificate in Global Health Promotion is an online program designed for students interested in careers in public health, community medicine, community nursing, global health and health equity. Learn to become a servant-leader and improve healthcare in communities around the world.
The Certificate in Global Health Promotion advances health equity through culturally responsive community engagement. The certificate is ideal for anyone interested in a public health and/or global health career and those seeking to improve healthcare access and quality in international settings.
This 15-credit program is designed to meet the needs of busy professionals and can be completed online.
Certificate Program Details
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge needed to understand and effectively address global health challenges.
The Certificate in Global Health Promotion draws from key courses in the Master of Public Health. There are 15 credits in the certificate program, which aims to:
- Prepare public health professionals committed to health equity in the foundations of public health to serve at-risk, marginalized and vulnerable communities through practice in global health promotion
- Foster public health scholarship to promote health equity within priority communities that are at-risk, marginalized and vulnerable, while advancing public health knowledge and practice
- Promote culturally responsive community engagement through outreach, education and partnerships
Courses include:
- Community Health Assessment
- Ethical Issues in Public Health: A Global Perspective
- Introduction to Global Health
- Public Health Intervention
- Global Health Epidemiology
If you decide you want to further your education, credits from the Certificate in Global Health Promotion can be applied to the Master of Public Health.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Promotion program, you will need to:
- Complete the Creighton application.
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. (Official transcripts required. Read more about sending transcripts.)
- Include a resume or curriculum vitae.
- Submit a written personal statement that describes the professional goals you hope to achieve (approx. 500 words; see application for specific requirements).
International students are welcomed into this program so long as they complete it from their country of residence, as F-1 visas will not be issued.
International applicants must:
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition rates are adjusted periodically. Visit our financial aid site for up-to-date details. To help make your graduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, we encourage you to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance. We also encourage you to apply for available graduate student scholarships and fellowships.
Still have questions? You can email or call a financial specialist at 402.280.2731 for help.
Dates and Deadlines
This certificate program offers start dates in January and May.
- For a January start, apply by December 1.
- For a May start, apply by April 1.
If you have any questions about dates, deadlines, or application materials, please contact an admissions advisor for personalized assistance.
