| Person-in-Charge | Eugene J. Lengerich |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PHPGC |
| Campus(es) | World Campus |
This 12-credit graduate certificate program provides students with training in public health preparedness, which is the capability of public health, hospitals, and health systems to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from health emergencies. A distance education format is used to accommodate professionals already active in this area.
Effective Semester: Spring 2025
Expiration Semester: Summer 2029
Admission Requirements
Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.
Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.
All applicants are required to submit a resume, statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, and GRE scores. Applicants may request a waiver from the GRE requirement if they meet one of the following criteria:
- 3.00 undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) either overall or in the last 60 credits;
- 5+ years of professional work experience;
- 3.00 GPA upon completion of a graduate certificate; or
- successful completion of a graduate or professional degree.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs.
Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs.
Students must complete each course with a grade of B or better in order to receive the certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHP 410 | Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies I | 3 |
| PHP 510 | Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Terrorist Emergencies II | 3 |
| PHP 527 | Public Health Evaluation of Disasters and Bioterrorism | 3 |
| PHP 830 | Critical Infrastructure Protection of Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Courses
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 699 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Organization: KNOW: Students will be able to identify major health preparedness organizations, agencies, and policies.
- Threats: KNOW: Students will be able to identify major threats, such as emerging diseases and natural disasters, to public health and medical care.
- Epidemiology: THINK: Students will be able to identify major threats, such as emerging diseases and natural disasters, to public health and medical care.
- Vulnerability Assessment: APPLY/CREATE: Students will be able to conduct a vulnerability assessment of critical infrastructure for a hospital or health system.
Contact
| Campus | World Campus |
|---|---|
| Graduate Program Head | Eugene Joseph Lengerich |
| Program Contact | Rachel Marie Reager |
| Program Website | View |