Global Health Certificate

Program Coordinator: Leslie Cofie (3106 Carol G. Belk Building; 252-328-5995; cofiel18@ecu.edu)

The Global Health Certificate provides students a foundational understanding of global public health core concepts. These concepts, including the socioecological model and social determinants of health, will inform examination of socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors that impact health and healthcare across populations and cultures. Students will be trained to engage in global health research and practice to promote health access and utilization in various global settings and populations. The certificate is open to all majors.

The certificate requires 12-15 s.h. as follows:

Core - 6 s.h.

Electives - 6-9 s.h.

Choose from the following courses:

Admissions Information

This undergraduate certificate considers both degree-seeking and certificate-seeking students for admissions. To read more about ECU’s Certificate Requirements Policy, go to “Academic Requirements for Degrees, Certificates, and Minors” in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog.

If you have questions about this certificate, please reach out to the program coordinator or director.