Course List - Graduate Certificate in Public Health Preparedness: Disaster and Bioterrorism

Required Courses
PHP 410

Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies I
Analyzes the history of terrorism and explores the preparation and response to specific terrorist threats, natural disasters, and conventional catastrophes.

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the homeland security degree, homeland security certificate, or permission from the instructor

3 credits
PHP 510

Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies II
A public health perspective on the preparation necessary to develop a coordinated response to a disaster or terrorist emergency.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

3 credits
PHP 527

Public Health Evaluation of Disasters and Bioterrorism
Introduces students to the design of exposure assessment and health-effect studies applicable to disasters and terrorism.

Prerequisite: PHP 510 or permission of the instructor

3 credits
PHP 530

Critical Infrastructure Protection of Health Care Delivery Systems
Examines the complexities involved in the protection of health care delivery systems affected during a natural disaster or terrorist attack, including the impact of disrupted transport systems, computer and Internet security, communications, energy supply, industry, and governmental institutions.

Prerequisite: PHP 510 or permission of the instructor

3 credits