Global Health Administration (1735)
- Graduate
- Health and Human Services
- Public Health
Overview
This program is designed to prepare students with a broad understanding of global health engagement in health administration, health policy, health systems, and service delivery.
WKU Graduate School admission requirements, with no additional program requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
- Evidence of English proficiency (international students only)
Program Requirements (9 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 hours) | ||
| HCA 547 | Global and Comparative Health Systems | 3 |
| HCA 559 | Global Health Service-Learning Practicum | 3 |
| Elective (Choose one of the following) | 3 | |
*Any HCA 500+ course | ||
PH 578 | Health Inequities | |
PH 580 | Public Health Foundations and Practice | |
PH 583 | Public Health Administration | |
PH 585 | Global Health | |
COMM 590 | Intercultural Communication Strategies | |
COMM 561 | Communication for Global Organizations | |
LEAD 500 | Effective Leadership Studies | |
*Other elective course may be chosen with advisor approval | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |