Degree: Master of Public Health
Program (Major/College): M.P.H./P.H.
Concentration: Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security (Code: GHH)
COPH Department: Global Health
Minimum Credit Hours: 46
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Please print the check sheet and take it with you to your advising appointments each semester.
The field of disaster management, humanitarian relief and homeland security 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 both the homelandand 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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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
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Curriculum Information  Image RemovedDownload the 2015/2016 Program Check Sheet.pdf
Requirement | CH* | Pre-Reqs | College Core and Foundation Courses | 16 | | Required Concentration Courses | 24 | | PHC 6230 | Foundations of Humanitarian Assistance | 3 | | PHC 6183 | Overview of US & International Disaster Management | 3 | | PHC 6234 | Public Health Implications and Concerns in Homeland Security | 3 | | Choose five courses from the following | Disaster Management | | | PHC 6185 | Disaster Preparedness & Planning Concepts | 3 | | PHC 6184 | Disaster Recovery | 3 | | PHC 6186 | Public Health Emergencies in Large Populations | 3 | | Humanitarian Assistance | | | PHC 6231 | Organizing Emergency Humanitarian Action | 3 | | PHC 6232 | From Emergency to Development and Prevention | 3 | PHC 6230, 6231 | PHC 6233 | Current Challenges in the Humanitarian Field | 3 | PHC 6230, 6231 | Homeland Security | | | PHC 6235 | Critical Infrastructure Protection for Public Health Concepts | 3 | | PHC 6236 | Business Continuity for Global Health and Security | 3 | | PHC 6237 | Homeland Security: Law, Policy, and Public Health | 3 | | PHC 6373 | Protecting Public Health: Bioterrorism and Biodefense | 3 | | MPH Requirements | 6 | | PHC 6945 | Supervised Field Experience | 3-6 | See note #1 | PHC 6977 | Special Project | 3 | | Total Minimum Credit Hours | 46 | |
Program Coursework. * CH=Credit Hours; Seq= Term Sequence; Pre-reqs= prerequisite courses unless noted as CR (co-requisite) or CC (Concurrent requisite) - During 2nd semester meet with advisor and begin planning field experience. See http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/academicaffairs/fe/. May be met through the Peace Corps Master’s International option.
- Only traditional track option available open to students in this program when completing College Core courses
- Any grade below a C (C- to F) is required to be retaken. The grade will be included in the student's GPA.
- The College Reserves All Rights to Repeal And/or Modify.
- Term sequence given as Fall starting term.
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