Courses

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

Required Courses (12 credits)

3

credits

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 or homeland security certificate, or permission from the instructor
3

credits

A public health perspective on the preparation necessary to develop a coordinated response to a disaster or terrorist emergency.

Prerequisite
Permission from the instructor
3

credits

Introduces students to the design of exposure assessment and health effect studies applicable to disasters and terrorism.

Prerequisite
PHP 510 or permission from the instructor
3

credits

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 from the instructor

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