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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Disaster Management Graduate Certificate
Department: Dean’s Office
 
 
The Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management is designed to enhance the knowledge base of public health professionals, as well as other disaster management personnel, in the management, preparedness, response, and recovery from natural and man‐made disasters. The design of the Certificate engages the student in critical thinking skills that enable them to reduce the health complexities of disasters. The Certificate is also designed to increase the managerial and leadership skills of public health professionals working with large populations after a disaster (i.e., refugee and displaced populations).

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
  2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
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Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours Minimum)

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.