Degree: Master of Public Health
Program (Major/College): M.P.H./P.H.
Concentration: Global Disaster Management & Humanitarian Relief (Code: GDM)
COPH Department: Global Health
Minimum Credit Hours: 48
M.P.H. with a Concentration in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Relief (Online Program)
The field of disaster management and humanitarian relief plays an important role in global health, especially in areas of armed conflict and natural disasters. With the increase in weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear and biological threats from terrorist groups and radical states, the need for formal training and education has increased. Local and international organizations, governments and United Nation agencies are in need of highly trained professionals to manage and direct programs to reduce the global public health threats that continue to plague us. Where and when the next tsunami or earthquake will strike, or how the next terrorist group will respond is unknown. But the logic behind professionally mitigating and preparing for one of these incidences places us in a stronger position to respond.
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