Global Health Certificate Program Focusing on Low Resource Countries

Important information

• Requirements

  The undergraduate global health certificate is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a health-related discipline at Clemson University. Please speak with an advisor if you are unsure if your current major qualifies for the certificate. To complete the certificate, you will complete at least 12 credits hours to include:

  • Six credit hours of core coursework. NURS 3600 Social Determinants of Health in Low Resource Countries (3 credits) and NURS 3610 Leadership and Collaboration for Global Health (3 credits), *note that NURS 3600 is offered in the fall and NURS 3610 is offered in the spring. These courses may not be taken concurrently./li>
  • Three credit hours of approved supporting requirements . Students may choose from an approved list of supporting requirements depending upon their intended discipline and area of interest./li>
  • Three credit hours of fieldwork. NURS 3620 study abroad (current trip-i.e. Guatemala). This four-week session will focus on cultural immersion while working and living in a low resource country./li>
  • *Note both global health courses and the supporting requirement must be completed before participating in NURS 3620.
• Eligibility

  All Clemson University undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who have completed the first core class for the certificate must complete the undergraduate certificate application for the plan of study. You will need several pieces of information to complete the form, including a tentative plan for completing all of the program’s requirements.

• Certificate completion checklist
  • Meet with an advisor for the global health certificate program to determine if the certificate is appropriate for your discipline and career goals.
  • Enroll in NURS 3600 for the fall or spring semester after meeting with the advisor.
  • Complete an undergraduate certificate application for the plan of study and submit to the global health certificate coordinator, Roxanne Amerson. The undergraduate certificate application complements but does not replace in-person advising. We strongly encourage you to see an advisor for an individual meeting at least once before enrolling in the NURS 3600.

  ***  UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION ***

  • Must complete all requirements for coursework, supporting requirements and field work in order to complete the certificate program.
• Deadlines

  Complete the undergraduate certificate application for the plan of study and submit to  Roxanne Amerson by the end of the December 1.

• Study Abroad

  The online application and travel requirements for the trip can be found at Clemson’s study abroad site. These requirements must be met and completed by the deadline for travel to be permitted during the designated field work portion of the global health certificate. APPLY NOW

• Important notes about supporting requirement
  • Some courses are offered by different departments. Electives must be approved prior to registration for consideration as credit towards the certificate.
  • If you have questions about any supporting requirement or courses that you feel might be appropriate to use as an elective, ask a program advisor.
  • Class schedules may change. Check iROAR for the most accurate information.

  
  

  Supporting Requirement List (choose one course from the list)

  • Medical Sociology SOC 4800
  • Women in the Developing World ANTH 4230
  • Spanish for Health Professionals SPAN 4150
  • Elementary Spanish SPAN 1010
  • Elementary Spanish SPAN 1020
  • Basic Spanish SPAN 1040
  • Intermediate Spanish SPAN 2010
  • Introduction to Anthropology ANTH 2010
  • Women in Global Perspective WS 1030
  • Globalization and Social Change SOC 4330
• IMPORTANT!! COVID-19 Update

  The summer study abroad course (NURS 3620) was cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We deeply regret the impact of this cancellation for students enrolled in the certificate program. Students who have completed the requirements for the global health certificate program in 2020 will be given priority for placement in NURS 3620 for the summer of 2021, should they choose to participate in 2021. At this time, we remain hopefully that the pandemic will be contained and the study abroad program will resume in 2021. Realistically, we must follow the data of the unfolding situation and plans for the summer of 2021 will be further developed in the fall of 2020.
  
  In the late summer and early fall of 2020, we will be looking at potential options for a virtual capstone course (NURS 3620) to complete the global health certificate program, if we cannot travel in the summer of 2021. Discussions regarding this type of option are taking place now and we will update the website as soon as we have more information.
  
  Enrollment in NURS 3600 in the fall does not require a final commitment to officially enroll in the global health certificate program. You can choose to enroll in NURS 3600 and officially enroll in the program in late fall, when more information is available for the summer of 2021. For students who need to add credit hours to reach a full-time status, this course is a great option for any health-related discipline. It will allow you to learn more about health around the world and prepare you to become a more effective global citizen.