Emergency Management Certificate Program
PROGRAM COURSEWORK
This program consists of a 4 or 5 course sequence, depending on previous coursework. The certificate program can be finished in either one or two years part time, and the courses are all offered online so that students from all over the globe and at different stages in their career can take advantage of the program. This certificate will be listed on your transcript upon completion.
PRE-REQUISITE (1): This course may be waived if the student can demonstrate either NIMS certification or similar coursework taken at a college or university with a grade of B or better.
CORE (3): The core courses will address the basic competencies in emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation. Within these core competencies the needs of special populations will be addressed.
- PH 2202 Man-made Disasters: Radiological, Chemical & Biological Terrorism
- PH 2208 Natural Disasters: Response and Recovery
- PH 2215 Special Populations: Strategic Community Outreach
ELECTIVE (1): The electives will allow the student to customize the certificate program to meet their educational objectives and professional needs within the rubric of emergency preparedness and special populations. This includes the option to take graduate level electives as appropriate. Recommended electives include:
- PH 2201 or PH 5105 Health Communication (graduate or undergraduate credits; in-person)
- PH 2205 or PH 5004 Stress and Change (graduate or undergraduate credits; online)