Prospective StudentsThe Department of Global Health offers innovative academic programs and research and service opportunities designed to give students the attitudes, knowledge and skills they need to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. The Department's graduate and undergraduate training promotes interdisciplinary intellectual and professional growth that responds to the changing health and disease environment of the 21st century. Faculty members are affiliated with the many international governmental and nongovernmental organizations based in Washington, DC, and students have extensive access to internships and other learning opportunities designed to expose them to national and international public health challenges. Academic ProgramsFind out about degree and certificate offerings by the Department of Global Health and download curriculum information. Practicum and Culminating ExperienceThe goal of the practicum is to provide an opportunity for students to synthesize, integrate, and apply practical skills, knowledge, and training learned through courses, to gain professional experience in a public health work environment, and to work on public health practice projects that are of particular interest to both the student and the greater community. Find out more at the SPHHS Practicum Management System. The Global Health Service FellowshipAwarded to approximately 30 MPH candidates every semester from the Department, the Fellowship recognizes academic achievement and service in the Department of Global Health and provides financial support to service-oriented practicum experiences with one of the Center's partner institutions. Request More InformationVisit Campus and the Department of Global HealthTo arrange a campus visit, attend an information session, speak with a current student, or meet with a professor, please contact: Nate Smith at globalhealth@gwu.edu. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions, located in Ross Hall, Room 221, handles a broad range of issues related to undergraduate and graduate program admissions. The phone number is 202-994-2160 and the fax number is 202-994-1850. Emily H. Rhineberger, Executive Coordinator SOPHAS and SPHHS Secondary Application |
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