The Certificate in Disaster Management is offered at Graduate level, on line only. It will 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 intended to increase the managerial and leadership skills of public health professionals working with international refugees and displaced populations after a disaster.
The applicant must have an earned Bachelor degree from an accredited academic institution. For international students, a copy of their degree that is equivalent to the Bachelor degree (as per the USF admissions requirements) along with a certified copy of their transcript and a letter of reference from a supervisor are required.
Course Outlines (15 credits)
Five courses of three credit hours each are required for completion of the Certificate. Click on a course to see its syllabus (Acrobat Reader required).
PHC 6182 Overview of United States & International Emergency/Disaster Management (PDF File)
Offered in Fall 2003
PHC 6184 Emergency/Disaster Recovery (PDF File)
Offered in Spring 2004
Offered in Fall 2003
PHC 6186 Public Health Emergencies in Large Populations (PDF File)
Offered in Fall 2003
PHC 6945 Supervised Field Experience (PDF File)
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Application Process for Enrollment
Call the graduate Certificate Office at 813-974-2442 or visit their website at http://www.outreach.usf.edu/gradcerts/ to obtain the appropriate applications.
Standardized Test Requirements
There are no specific test requirements
Registration Process for Individual Courses
Follow the accepted procedure for graduate level courses.
Time Limit for Completion of Certificate
Time limit on certificate completion complies with university standards.
Fees per Course/Credit Hour
Fees parallel that of standard graduate level classes. Please visit the USF website to review the current fees.
Course Locations
This certificate is offered on-line only with computer specific requirements. For information on accessing the university web portal, myUSF.
Contacts For Additional Information on the Content of a Course
Miss Erin Hughey 813-974-1177 or e-mail: ehughey@hsc.usf.edu
Dr. George Buck 813-974-6092 or e-mail: gbuck@hsc.usf.edu
Dr. Wayne Westhoff 813-974-6621 or e-mail: wwesthof@hsc.usf.edu
Contact For Additional Information on How to Register
Magdalene Argiry 813-974-6665 or e-mail: Advisor@hsc.usf.edu
