Public Health Foundations

This certificate will prepare students to assess population level public health topics globally and identify barriers to achieving equitable health by evaluating healthcare systems across the globe.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by WES, IERF, SpanTran, or CED.

If English is not a student’s first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:

• TOEFL – a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.

• IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.

• The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English