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"The Certificate Program provided me with a robust foundation in global health practice. Its comprehensive curriculum, expert faculty, and flexible structure equipped me with pivotal knowledge and skills for both professional and academic endeavors. This experience led to acceptance into a top-ranked public health doctoral program, empowering me to further expand my expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field."
Natasha Irish, MSW, UW Global Health Capstone Certificate, International Development Specialist, Texas Children's Global Health
How to Apply
Eligibility for the Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online requires, at a minimum, that you have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have a demonstrable interest in global health.
Application to the Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online requires the following five steps:
1) Complete the UW-Madison Professional Degrees and Certificates (PDC) application for UW Special Student status and qualification for potential admission to the Capstone Certificate in Global Health.
2) Complete the Capstone Certificate in Global Health Online program application. You must complete applications in both the PDC and Certificate portals.
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Please note that the application includes a personal statement (maximum 350 words total) that asks you to address the following:
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Describe your global health interests, motivation to undertake the certificate, and previous global health experiences (please include relevant field experiences and/or course work).
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Describe your career goals related to global health.
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Describe how you plan to use the skills obtained in the certificate program to improve the health of people in underserved populations.
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Applications are accepted year-round; through July 15 for Fall semester and through December 1 for Spring semester.
3) If English is not your primary language and you did not earn a bachelor’s degree from a program taught entirely in English, you must submit evidence of English language proficiency. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0. Submit documentation of having met one of these criteria as a pdf email attachment to the Programs Coordinator at smphglobalhealth@hslc.wisc.edu (or via the postal address listed below).
4) Submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) as a pdf email attachment to smphglobalhealth@hslc.wisc.edu (or via the postal address listed below).
5) Submit transcripts from all post-high school/post-secondary schools attended. You may submit unofficial transcripts. You do NOT need to request official transcripts directly from prior educational institutions unless you prefer to do so. Please submit the transcripts by email to smphglobalhealth@hslc.wisc.edu
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Office of Global Health
UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Attn: Programs Coordinator
1191F Health Sciences Learning Center
750 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705-2221