United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate

The Certificate familiarizes participants with current global public health challenges and strengthens skills necessary for the development of international policies to attain global public health. The United Nations Organization addresses global health disparities by influencing national governments to foster change through sustainable development goals. The United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate is offered in collaboration with the Political Sciences Department (UNMA) at the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences.

The United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate is intended for:

• Students interested in increasing their knowledge about the United Nations
• Those working in the public health workforce or related field who want specialized training about the United Nations and in global health

"As a pioneer of the UN/GPH certificate program, I can confidently say that it has been a transformative experience for me. This certificate has provided me with a unique opportunity to explore the complex relationship between global politics and public health, a connection that is increasingly vital in our interconnected world."

United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate Student

Program Design

You can complete the United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate in two to three semesters, or you can plan a schedule for completing the courses over a two-year period (maximum timeframe). The late afternoon/evening schedule and online course offerings make it convenient to continue working or gain experience while earning your United Nations and Global Public Health Certificate.

Depending on the degree program and concentration, certificate courses may also be applied toward a degree at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Certificate holders must apply and be admitted to the degree program.

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Curriculum Requirements (15 credits)

Courses are available in-person, remote and/or online, varying by semester and course.

• UGPH 0521 – Culture and Health (3 cr.)
• UGPH 0600 – Introduction to Global Public Health (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9000 – Introduction to the United Nations (3 cr.)
• HBSP 0623 – Cross National Comparisons of Health Systems and Policy (3 cr.)

      --AND--

     Choose one of the following:

• UGPH 9001 – Democracy, Development and Human Rights (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9002 – Human Rights and the UN (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9003 – Global Health and International Human Rights (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9004 – Politics of Water and Security (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9005 – Global Environmental Politics and the United Nations (3 cr.)
• UGPH 9008 – Public Health Infrastructures and National Security (3 cr.)
• Or another cross-listed UNMA course with permission in advance from the Certificate  Coordinator.

Graduates of CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health may transfer up to six (6) credits towards a certificate program if earned within the past seven years with a grade of B or better and are deemed appropriate by the respective Certificate Program Coordinator.

Cost

Tuition is governed by Rutgers University and is subject to change without notice. Please visit the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Tuition & Fees webpage to confirm tuition rates and fees.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Completed an accredited undergraduate program in the U.S. or its equivalent
• Demonstrated academic achievement in an appropriate discipline

Applicants must submit:

• Application for Admission
• Official transcripts of all prior work
• Letter of intent, including statement of purpose for application to the program
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Application fee

International applicants must submit:

• TOEFL scores and WES evaluations

Download the UN and Global Public Health Certificate Info. Sheet