The certificate in Global Health, Medicine, and Society prepares students to examine health issues as a result of the interrelation between biological, social and environmental factors. The certificate is unique in its integration of the medical humanities and the social sciences of health.

Students pursuing the certificate will gain an understanding of the complexity of global health issues and their relation to animal, climate, and environmental health, as well as social inequality and injustice.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

The certificate is especially valuable to students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing global or public health, medical anthropology, medical humanities, pre-law, science and technology, health care industry, health advocacy and/or health care policy.

HOW IT WORKS

To earn this certificate, students must complete a minimum of 15 hours, with at least 9 credits taken at the 300 level or above. All courses must be passed with a C at a minimum, for a total GPA above or equal to 2.5 GPA. Courses cannot be taken pass/fail.

Download the Global Heath, Medicine and Society Certificate Brochure

Contact Us

CONTACT US

To sign for this certificate, contact one of our advisorsr and/or facultuy listed below and visit the SASW Office located at Waters Hall 204.

Advisors

Gabriel Bachura, SASW Advisor, gbachura@ksu.edu

David Olington, SASW Advirsor, dollingt@ksu.edu

Faculty

Trevor Durbin, Assitant Professor, tdurbin@ksu.edu

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

The certificate in Museum Studies is valuable for students in multiple disciplines (anthropology, history, art, the natural sciences, cultural heritage, architecture, education, etc.) who are considering a career in a museum or other institutions that seek to educate the public through interpretation, exhibition, and curation of material objects.

HOW IT WORKS

Download the Museum Studies Certificate Brochure

Contact Us

To sign for this certificate, contact one of our advisors and/or facultuy listed below.

Advisors

Gabe Bachura (Advisor, SASW) gbachura@ksu.edu

David Ollington, SASW Advisor dollingt@ksu.edu

Faculty

Lauren W. Ritterbush, Professor of Anthropology lritterb@ksu.edu

Mary Kohn, Director of the Chapman Center for Rural Studies kohn@ksu.edu

Glen Brown, Professor of Art History gbrown@ksu.edu

Douglas N. Dow, Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Art History ddow@ksu.edu

Jessica Falcone, Professor of Anthropology jfalcone@ksu.edu

Marta Alfonso-Durruty, Associate Professor of Anthropology alfonsod@ksu.edu

Religion is pervasive in many societies and is therefore essential to how we and others see the word. Students of religious studies will learn and analyze how religious beliefs and values undergird politics, economics, business, art, literature, and many other aspects of society. In our globalizing world, the skills and knowledge gained by understanding religions adds a layer of historical context, critical thinking, and cultural awareness that can be beneficial in many careers. The academic study of religion will prepares students analyze and understand how histories and cultures of religion affect our present and shape our futures.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

The Religious studies certificate benefits all students that plan on pursuing a career in the field of education, anthropology, museum studies, diplomacy, international relations, philosophy, medicine and public health, law, international business, development, and sociology.

HOW IT WORKS

Download the Religious Studies Certificate Brochure

CONTACT US

After signing up for the certificate in the SASW main office, please feel free to set up an advising meeting with any of the following associated faculty and staff:

Jessica Falcone, Associate Professor of Anthropology jfalcone@ksu.edu

Michael Wesch, Professor of Anthropology mwesch@ksu.edu

David Ollington, SASW Advisor dollingt@ksu.edu