Courses

The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Health Preparedness prepares students for disaster response in the public health arena.

Course List - Graduate Certificate in Public Health Preparedness

Required Courses
Title	Abbreviation	Description	Credits
Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies I	PHP 410	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
Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies II	PHP 510	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
Public Health Evaluation of Disasters and Bioterrorism	PHP 527	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
Critical Infrastructure Protection of Health Care Delivery Systems	PHP 530	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

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