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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 30
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $582.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $627.00
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As a student in the Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development, you’ll study the fundamentals of health evaluation and management and develop your field leadership and communication skills. You’ll also have the option to focus on the health issues that matter to you, including food and water sanitation, poverty and inequality, resilient cities, and land and sea preservation and restoration.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics courses
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- Additional materials may be required
Focus areas include:
- Fundamentals of sustainable development and health
- Poverty, decent work, and inequality
- Food, water, and sanitation
- Sustainable production and consumption
- Resilient cities and communities
- Preservation and restoration of land and sea
To earn the M.S. in Global Health and Sustainable Development, you must complete 30 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Core courses (12 credit hours)
- Global health and sustainable development courses (18 credit hours)
Core classes
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
PBHL-P 510 |
Introduction to Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-500 |
Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-P 551 |
Biostatistics for Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-P 519 |
Environmental Science in Public Health |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-P 517 |
Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-P 504 |
U.S. Healthcare Systems & Health Policy |
3 Credits |
Concentration classes
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
PBHL-A 641 |
Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-A 643 |
Water and Sanitation |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-A 644 |
Sustainable Production and Consumption |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-A 646 |
Preservation and Restoration of Land and Sea |
3 Credits |
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