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Catalog Year: 2015/2016
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
| Check Sheets by Year: | 2010/11 - NA | 2011/12 - NA | 2012/13 - NA | 2013/14 - NA | 2014/15 - NA | 2015/16 |
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In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, graduates with a concentration in Global Disaster Management and , Humanitarian Assistance willand Homeland Security will: - Describe the disaster cycle;
- Understand the role of the local, state and federal government in the recovery process;
- Discuss the shift from disaster management practices towards an integrated disaster risk reduction approach in the context of sustainable development;
- Understand at least two methods of assessment for specific emergency situations in the field;
- Develop, implement, and monitor adequacy of services provided to affected populations;
- Articulate the historic and evolving role of humanitarian assistance;
- Conduct a critical analysis of early warning systems;
- Apply environmental health principles to establish a safe water supply and to implement sanitary measures;
- Prepare and implement a plan to integrate displaced persons into the local community; and
- Know basic leadership skills to overcome challenges in humanitarian assistance.
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