Contact:
Brooks B. Gump, Director of Graduate Programs in Public Health
344H White Hall
315-443-2208
Core Faculty
Brooks B. Gump, Brittany Kmush, Sandra D. Lane, David Larsen, Katherine McDonald, Lutchmie Narine, Lisa Olson-Gugerty, Arthur Owora,
Affiliated Faculty
Annie Bellows, Tanya M. Horacek, Sudha Raj, Robert A. Rubenstein, Cecelia VanHollen, Rick Welsh
Program Description
The Master of Science in Global Health is a 36 credit hour graduate program designed to provide students with core knowledge, research, and practice skills necessary for the advancement of evidence-based global health. Applied competencies are acquired in relevant coursework, culminating in an international practicum placement and capstone project.
Admissions
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a graduating GPA of 3.2. Students from broad inclusive fields of undergraduate study and work experience will be considered for admission. GRE scores and a personal statement are required for admission. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 is required for admission.
Financial Support
Limited financial aid is available in the form of graduate assistantships and scholarship credits. Financial aid is determined on the basis of merit.
Transfer Credit
The public health program will accept a maximum of 9 credits in transfer for courses in which (1) the grade earned was at least a B and (2) the course is evaluated as equivalent to the required course in the program for which it will substitute.
Part-Time Study
Program may be pursued on a part-time basis with department approval.
Satisfactory Progress
Certification for an advanced degree at Syracuse University requires a minimum average of 3.0 for work comprising the program for the degree and a 2.8 average for all credits earned.
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