Certificate in One Health Curriculum

The Certificate in One Health curriculum consists of 15 credits of the same courses that make up the MSc by Coursework in One Health curriculum. All coursework is offered exclusively online, with no mandatory login times, and can be completed from any location.

The online-based curriculum is designed to provide working knowledge of One Health concepts that can be used to enhance careers in a broad range of environments. You will develop intellectual skills in scientific assessment as well as practical skills in communication, organization, and scientific writing throughout your coursework. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to be a confident advocate of the One Health systems approach in your field of work.

Courses are divided into three subject areas:

• Policy/Planning Implementation & Social Sciences
• Research & Research Survey Tools
• Special Topics

The required number of credits per subject area are listed below.

COURSE DELIVERY

The Certificate in One Health curriculum is delivered 100% online via Ross Vet’s Virtual Learning Portal and is designed exclusively for distance learning. Assignments may include essays, critical review of peer-reviewed articles, online tests and quizzes, blog writing, research proposal writing, research journal development, projects, group discussions, and social media interactions. Modules are delivered primarily by Ross Vet faculty, although specialist modules may be delivered by partner institutions.

The One Health teaching approach focuses on integration of diverse student backgrounds and skill sets. You will be encouraged to draw from your individual specializations to complete course assignments, discussions, and projects. You will also be provided the opportunity to sharpen your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through group projects.

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS

Veterinary professionals play an important role in advancing the One Health approach. The One Health certificate program curriculum includes eight courses approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards’ RACE® program for continuing education (CE) credits in veterinary medicine. CE-approved courses are indicated below.