Global Health
Master of Science
Online
Course Delivery
30
Total Credits
$995
Credit Hour
1 year
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
Advances in science and technology are resulting in globalization or the interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples worldwide. As a result, populations have experienced significant changes in patterns of infectious and chronic disease, as well as an increase in antimicrobial resistance. The emerging field of global health is dedicated to improving health and achieving equity in health for all people, worldwide, and encompasses an approach and unique toolset to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines.
The Master of Science in Global Health (MSGH) is a flexible, online graduate program designed to empower graduates with the tools and skills to address global health challenges. Students complete 30 credits over one-year period if full-time or up to five years if part-time, including nine core courses (27 credits) focusing on core competencies in management, ethics, evidence-based practice, globalization of health and healthcare, strategic analysis, capacity strengthening, collaboration and communication.
Students are invited to participate in an existing global health education abroad course in one of several countries, an independent elective at a location of their choice, or an online MSU course or independent study. Prior to completing the degree, students will develop a capstone project as a synthesis and application of the knowledge, tools, and skills acquired throughout the program. Students will have unique opportunities to learn from experienced global health practitioners and researchers in many countries around the world.
Program Outcomes
Students will achieve competencies recommended by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health within the following domains: global burden of disease, globalization of health and healthcare, social and environmental determinants of health, capacity strengthening, collaboration, partnering and communication, ethics, professional practice, health equity and social justice, program management, sociocultural and political awareness and strategic analysis. Students will also have the option to participate in a diverse international field experiences in applied global health.
Career Impact
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century as global societies face emerging complex and challenging health and environment issues. Students of the MSGH program come from a wide spectrum of disciplines. Those with rigorous training and education in the field will find professional opportunities in many areas domestically and internationally. Potential opportunities in global health may include working in multi-national organizations, universities, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, global consulting companies, health organization, and government at city, state, and federal levels.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Malouin
Director of Global Health Studies Program and Canadian Studies Center
Dr. Malouin completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and then served as a United States Peace Corps volunteer in Niger. Following her service, she received her Ph.D. and M.P.H. in international health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also completed a M.S. in epidemiology from Michigan State University through funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Malouin oversees all aspects of the Global Health Studies Program. She also developed and leads OST 822 Introduction to Global Health Practice and co-directs CHM/OST 847 Public Health in Ghana: A One Health Perspective.
Course Information
Core
OST 822 One Health – Transdisciplinary Collaborations to Global Health (4 Credits)
OST 822 Introduction to Global Health Practice (3 Credits)
OST 823 Global Burden of Disease (3 Credits)
OST 824 Emerging Topics in Global Health (3 Credits)
OST 825 Ethical Issues in Global Health (3 Credits)
OST 827 Global Health Management (3 Credits)
OST 828 Global Health Capstone (3 Credits)
OST 829 Global Health Community Assessment (3 Credits)
OST 831 Evidence-Based Practice in Global Health (3 Credits)
Elective
OST 686 Global Health: Mexico – Community Medicine and Mayan Culture in the Yucatan (3 Credits)
OST 687 Global Health: Peru Medical Service (3 Credits)
OST 688 Global Health: Cuban Healthcare Delivery System (3 Credits)
OST 689 Global Health: Haiti – Introduction to Global Health and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 690 Global Health: Dominican Republic – Healthcare Delivery System and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 691 Global Health: Guatemala – Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (1 Credit)
OST 692Global Health: Turkish Healthcare Delivery System and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 693 Global Health: Korean Healthcare Delivery System (3 Credits)
OST 694 Global Health: One Health in Nepal (3 Credits)
OST 826 Health Communication for Diverse Populations (3 Credits)
OST 830 Independent Study in Global Health (1-3 Credit)
PSY 880 Foundations of Evaluation Practice (3 Credits)
PSY 881 Evaluation Design (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree, professional degree, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Previous work experience (CV or Résumé)
- A written personal statement - Please address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in global health?
- What are your career goals following the Graduate Certificate in Global Health? How will a degree in global health help you meet those goals?
- What additional information would you like to share in consideration for admission?
- 2 Letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
July 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
April 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
December 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$995
$995
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
Advances in science and technology are resulting in globalization or the interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples worldwide. As a result, populations have experienced significant changes in patterns of infectious and chronic disease, as well as an increase in antimicrobial resistance. The emerging field of global health is dedicated to improving health and achieving equity in health for all people, worldwide, and encompasses an approach and unique toolset to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines.
The Master of Science in Global Health (MSGH) is a flexible, online graduate program designed to empower graduates with the tools and skills to address global health challenges. Students complete 30 credits over one-year period if full-time or up to five years if part-time, including nine core courses (27 credits) focusing on core competencies in management, ethics, evidence-based practice, globalization of health and healthcare, strategic analysis, capacity strengthening, collaboration and communication.
Students are invited to participate in an existing global health education abroad course in one of several countries, an independent elective at a location of their choice, or an online MSU course or independent study. Prior to completing the degree, students will develop a capstone project as a synthesis and application of the knowledge, tools, and skills acquired throughout the program. Students will have unique opportunities to learn from experienced global health practitioners and researchers in many countries around the world.
Program Outcomes
Students will achieve competencies recommended by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health within the following domains: global burden of disease, globalization of health and healthcare, social and environmental determinants of health, capacity strengthening, collaboration, partnering and communication, ethics, professional practice, health equity and social justice, program management, sociocultural and political awareness and strategic analysis. Students will also have the option to participate in a diverse international field experiences in applied global health.
Career Impact
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century as global societies face emerging complex and challenging health and environment issues. Students of the MSGH program come from a wide spectrum of disciplines. Those with rigorous training and education in the field will find professional opportunities in many areas domestically and internationally. Potential opportunities in global health may include working in multi-national organizations, universities, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, global consulting companies, health organization, and government at city, state, and federal levels.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Rebecca Malouin
Director of Global Health Studies Program and Canadian Studies Center
Dr. Malouin completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and then served as a United States Peace Corps volunteer in Niger. Following her service, she received her Ph.D. and M.P.H. in international health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also completed a M.S. in epidemiology from Michigan State University through funding from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Malouin oversees all aspects of the Global Health Studies Program. She also developed and leads OST 822 Introduction to Global Health Practice and co-directs CHM/OST 847 Public Health in Ghana: A One Health Perspective.
Course Information
Core
OST 822 One Health – Transdisciplinary Collaborations to Global Health (4 Credits)
OST 822 Introduction to Global Health Practice (3 Credits)
OST 823 Global Burden of Disease (3 Credits)
OST 824 Emerging Topics in Global Health (3 Credits)
OST 825 Ethical Issues in Global Health (3 Credits)
OST 827 Global Health Management (3 Credits)
OST 828 Global Health Capstone (3 Credits)
OST 829 Global Health Community Assessment (3 Credits)
OST 831 Evidence-Based Practice in Global Health (3 Credits)
Elective
OST 686 Global Health: Mexico – Community Medicine and Mayan Culture in the Yucatan (3 Credits)
OST 687 Global Health: Peru Medical Service (3 Credits)
OST 688 Global Health: Cuban Healthcare Delivery System (3 Credits)
OST 689 Global Health: Haiti – Introduction to Global Health and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 690 Global Health: Dominican Republic – Healthcare Delivery System and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 691 Global Health: Guatemala – Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (1 Credit)
OST 692Global Health: Turkish Healthcare Delivery System and Culture (3 Credits)
OST 693 Global Health: Korean Healthcare Delivery System (3 Credits)
OST 694 Global Health: One Health in Nepal (3 Credits)
OST 826 Health Communication for Diverse Populations (3 Credits)
OST 830 Independent Study in Global Health (1-3 Credit)
PSY 880 Foundations of Evaluation Practice (3 Credits)
PSY 881 Evaluation Design (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree, professional degree, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Previous work experience (CV or Résumé)
- A written personal statement - Please address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in global health?
- What are your career goals following the Graduate Certificate in Global Health? How will a degree in global health help you meet those goals?
- What additional information would you like to share in consideration for admission?
- 2 Letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
July 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
April 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
December 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$995
$995
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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