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Master of Public Health Program - Disaster Management Concentration
(24 Credits)
Program Overview:
On September 11, 2001, the nation and the public health community were awakened to the need for public health
professionals to take an active role in the management of disasters. This concentration is designed for the
full spectrum of health care professionals as well as officials in government, law enforcement and emergency services.
It emphasizes the many skills necessary to prevent disasters from a health standpoint, assess risk, develop plans,
communicate with various organizations and populations, act in accordance with established models and practices and
aid in recovery.
24 credits of the following:
(Click on the course number for an extended description)
| MPH
610 |
Health Policy |
4 credits |
| MPH 646 |
Disaster Assessment and Mitigation |
4 credits |
| MPH
650 |
Principles of Emergency and Disaster Management |
2 credits |
| MPH
654 |
Psychology and Sociology of Disasters |
2 credits |
| MPH
657 |
Disaster Management in Public Health |
4 credits |
| MPH 658 |
Health Care Safety Management |
4 credits |
| MPH
662 |
Management of Health Services Organizations |
4 credits |
| MPH 688 |
Community Health and Risk Management |
4 credits |
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