CERTIFICATES
In addition to the MA degree, MPP students may earn a Certificate in Health Policy through the Bloomberg School of Public Health or a Certificate in International Studies by taking classes at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The certificate is a credential indicating that the student has successfully completed 12 credits in either Health Policy (Bloomberg School of Public Health) or International Studies (SAIS).
Certificate in Health Policy
The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and IPS have jointly established a Certificate in Health Policy (CHP). The primary goal of CHP is to provide graduate training in the area of public policy as it applies to health. CHP participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and influence the policies and programs that impact the overall health of individuals and communities. For additional information about specific certificate requirements contact Carey Borkoski, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the Graduate Program, cborkoski@jhu.edu.
Certificate in International Studies
MPP students can receive a Certificate in International Studies by completing four courses in either international relations or emerging markets studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The International Relations Certificate includes courses in international economics and finance, social change and development, or international law and institutions. Course options for the Emerging Markets Certificate include international financial markets, currency crisis in emerging markets, and economic development.
The SAIS certificates are designed for students who want to apply their MPP skills abroad or for an organization that does international work. Entering students wishing to take courses at SAIS must apply for the International Certificate program throught the IPS admissions office. International Certificate students are limited to a maximum of four SAIS courses during their course of study in the MPP program. MORE >>