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  1. Describe the disaster cycle;
  2. Understand the role of the local, state and federal government in the recovery process;
  3. Discuss the shift from disaster management practices towards an integrated disaster risk reduction approach in the context of sustainable development;
  4. Understand at least two methods of assessment for specific emergency situations in the field;
  5. Develop, implement, and monitor adequacy of services provided to affected populations;
  6. Articulate the historic and evolving role of humanitarian assistance;
  7. Conduct a critical analysis of early warning systems;
  8. Apply environmental health principles to establish a safe water supply and to implement sanitary measures;
  9. Prepare and implement a plan to integrate displaced persons into the local community; and
  10. Know basic leadership skills to overcome challenges in humanitarian assistance.

Concentration Details

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titlePrerequisites

In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Master of Public Health degree, applicants should also meet these concentration prerequisites:. 

  • Public Health course prerequisites: None1
  • Suggested/preferred undergraduate majors: science, engineering, management, administration, international, business, public health
  • Work experience: None required; however disaster management or humanitarian assistance, especially in a global setting, will be considered when determining the number of credits required for the Field Experience.
  • Other criteria: Two letters of recommendation

1Courses within the concentration need to be taken sequentially and thus require prerequisites within the concentration.

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