School of Nursing 2023 - 2024 Catalog

Rural Community Health and Global Health

Rural Community Health and Global Health Interprofessional Certificates


Purpose

The purpose for certificates is to meet the supplemental education needs of professionals. As jobs and job-related responsibilities change, a person often needs additional training in a specific area. A certificate program is a set of courses providing in-depth knowledge in a subject matter.


Overview

Certificate in Rural Community Health

The Interprofessional Certificate in Rural Community Health is designed for professionals practicing or planning to practice in rural counties. Upon completion of the Rural Community Health Certificate, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in a variety of settings in medically underserved areas around the world. This online interprofessional certificate in Rural Community Health is completed in 12 semester credit hours. A 67.5 hour clinical field experience in the principle area of interest is expected as part of the program requirements.


Certificate in Global Health

The Interprofessional Certificate in Global Health is designed for professionals practicing or planning to practice in developing countries. Upon completion of the Global Health Certificate, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in a variety of settings in medically underserved areas around the world. This online interprofessional certificate in Global Health is completed in 12 semester credit hours. A 67.5 hour clinical field experience in the principle area of interest is expected as part of the program requirements.


Interprofessional Certificate Application and Admission Information


SemesterApplication Open
Application Deadline
Fall
September 1
August 1

 


Certificate Application Deadlines

Consideration for admission is given to applicants meeting all admission criteria who submitted all admission requirements by the application deadline as noted below.


Admission Requirements

All applicants must complete and submit an online application as directed on the Interprofessional Certificate website. All applicants must meet requirements listed below for admission consideration:

  • Personal statement
  • Letters of reference (3)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended
  • 3.0 GPA
  • A resume or CV is required
  • Students enrolled at another institution are required to provide a letter of good standing


Non-Academic Admission Considerations

  • Ability to perform capably in positions of responsibility for self and others
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Diversity of experience, such as study abroad, knowledge of other cultures, proficiency in other languages
  • First-generation college student
  • English as a second language
  • Prior enrollment at Texas Tech University
  • Evidence of leadership in professional organizations, committees, etc.
  • Military service
  • Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area county All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student’s admission.


Additional Requirements for Prospective Students

Computer Requirements

See Computer Requirements under the Student Information section of this catalog.


Criminal Background Checks

See Criminal Background Check Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.


Immunizations

See Immunization Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.


Drug Screening

Drug screenings may be necessary if required by the clinical institution site. The cost of all drug screens are the responsibility of the student. See Drug Screening Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.


Course Requirements for Rural Community Health and Global Health Interprofessional Certificates


Interprofessional Certificate in Rural Community Health

(Total Credit Hours Required for Completion - 12)

Required Courses

Number
Course Name
Credits
NURS 5420
Foundations of World Health
(4:4:0 O)
NURS 5421
Issues in World Health
(4:4:0 O)
NURS 5422
Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts, CL
(4:3:1.5 O)



Interprofessional Certificate in Global Health

(Total Credit Hours Required for Completion - 12)

Required Courses

Number
Course Name
Credits
NURS 5420
Foundations of World Health
(4:4:0 O)
NURS 5421
Issues in World Health
(4:4:0 O)
NURS 5422
Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts, CL
(4:3:1.5 O)


KEY:

  • (F) Face-to-face
  • (O) Online
  • (H) Hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online)
  • (CL) Concurrent enrollment in a Clinical Section is required
  • (#:#:#) First # represents the number of credit hours, Second # represents the number of lecture hours per week, Third # represents the number of clinical hours per week
  • * Elective Courses are offered at select times as faculty and interest are present
  • (V) Variable Credit
  • NURS 5420 Foundations of World Health (4:4:0,O)

    This course provides a conceptual and ethical foundation for rural community and global health practice. Students are introduced to the fundamental social, political, and economic determinants of health in rural communities and developed/developing countries. A multi-professional approach to teaching the course concepts is employed.

  • NURS 5421 Issues in World Health (4:4:0,O)

    The course focuses on the rural/global burden of disease and the pattern of disease variations within and among communities/countries. The course explores management of disease and the empowerment of people within their communities to manage their health with limited resources. A multi-professional approach to teaching the course concepts is employed.

  • NURS 5422 Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts (4:3:1.5,H)

    This course focuses on clinical application for improving health in rural/global health communities. Students will complete a project and clinical experience in an approved global/rural health setting under the supervision of the TTUHSC faculty member.