Through a new Graduate Certificate in Global Health, the Georgia State University School of Public Health is leveraging the expertise of its faculty and its location in the heart of Atlanta to prepare students to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Launching in fall 2025, the Graduate Certificate in Global Health provides students with knowledge and skills that enable them to contribute effective solutions to global health issues both in their local communities and around the world. Sarah McCool, a clinical associate professor and director of global health initiatives in the School of Public Health, added that the teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills the program cultivates are in demand across a range of fields and industries.

“Students choose to study public health because they want to make a difference after graduation, both locally and around the world,” McCool said. “With our new Graduate Certificate in Global Health, they will be better prepared for careers that require creative, evidence-based solutions to complex global challenges.”

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Atlanta is a global hub of public health expertise that is home to organizations that include the Task Force for Global Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center and CARE. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Global Health will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills to work effectively in organizations such as these and in a range of public health careers.

Faculty in the School of Public Health have deep expertise in instruction, practice and research related to global health, with projects in more than 25 countries on six continents. (View Interactive Map). The school also offers several study abroad programs that allow students to examine firsthand public health issues in countries such as Brazil, Ghana, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Students enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Global Health program have access to the school’s networking events and the school’s Office of Applied Practice Experiences and Career Services, which hosts career fairs, workshops, seminars and panels with industry experts. The school also offers one-on-one career services counseling and resume analysis.