为了在现代全球社会中发挥公共卫生领导作用，学生需要从多个角度理解复杂的社会问题，在不同文化之间进行有效和尊重的沟通，并了解卫生的国际组成部分。该证书的目的是提高学生了解公共卫生问题的全球范围的能力，包括全球卫生差距和不同的经济和社会观点，并与文化多元的社区有效合作。了解当代全球卫生问题，计划，最佳做法以及利益相关者和组成部分。确定基于社区的全球卫生干预措施的个人，组织和社区的关注点，资产，资源和赤字。明确指出多样性和文化能力在国内公共卫生干预措施的制定和实施中的重要性和国际设置。
In order to exercise public health leadership in a modern global society, students need to understand complex social issues from multiple viewpoints, communicate effectively and respectfully across cultures, and understand the international components of health. The purpose of this certificate is to enhance the capacity of students to understand the global dimensions of public health issues, including global disparities in health and differing economic and social perspectives, and to work effectively with culturally diverse communities. The Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health includes 15 credit hours of course work and a required international public health experience. This certificate may be taken independently or combined with an MPH. Course credits earned for the Graduate Certificate may also be credited toward the MPH degree.