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Important Catalog Information for Summer 2020 Matriculants

Due to the planned consolidation during the summer of 2020, of the University of South Florida, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, into a single university with a fully aligned and integrated curriculum and a single set of academic policies and procedures, any undergraduate or graduate student who matriculates at one of the three USF institutions on or after May 18, 2020, will adhere to the curricula, policies, and procedures described in the 2020-21 USF undergraduate or graduate catalog, respectively.


Concentration: Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security

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(Code: GHH)
Delivery: Online

The concentration of disaster management

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, 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 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. This concentration builds on the existing framework of the College of Public Health core courses, field experience and special project. Combining this framework with the existing disaster management and humanitarian courses will provide graduates with the ability to recognize, assess, implement and evaluate a global or local disaster.

Master's Progression Policy

Review the progression policy for the MPH, MHA and MSPH.

Program of Study

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If you have questions on your program, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Current students may access their Degree Works planner (Degree Works may also be accessed from my.usf.edu or OASIS). Students may view their current progress in Archivum at usf.appiancloud.com/.

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Information on how to use Archivum is available on the Archivum Student Resources page. You may use the program of study links below as a reference.  Note: You may choose a program of study that corresponds to the academic year of your admission or any year thereafter.  Please see the guidelines below.

 

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titleUSF Guidelines on Choosing a Program of Study

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(See Archivum instructions.). If you are not a current student, or want to view program requirements from a different catalog year please use these sources: 

There may be circumstances in which a student may need to change their catalog year. This must be initiated through a discussion with your academic advisor. Details regarding USF policy on changing catalog year can be found at https://catalog.usf.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=2107#students-major-degree-requirements

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titleMaster of Public Health Degree Competencies

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titleGlobal Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief, & Homeland Security Competencies

In addition to the overall Master of Public Health degree competencies, graduates with a concentration in Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security will:

  1. Describe the disaster cycle.
  2. Understand the role of the local, state and federal government in the recovery process.
  3. Understand the eight key fundamentals of the strategy underlying critical infrastructure protection
  4. Utilize the six analytical tools used for critical infrastructure analysis
  5. Understand the USA Patriot Act (2001), Homeland Security Act (2002) and other Homeland Security statutes and policy documents.
  6. Discuss the shift from disaster management practices towards an integrated disaster risk reduction approach in the context of sustainable development.
  7. Understand at least two methods of assessment for specific emergency situations in the field.
  8. Develop, implement, and monitor adequacy of services provided to affected populations.
  9. Articulate the historic and evolving role of humanitarian assistance.
  10. Conduct a critical analysis of early warning systems.
  11. Apply environmental health principles to establish a safe water supply and to implement sanitary measures.
  12. Prepare and implement a plan to integrate displaced persons into the local community.
  13. Know basic leadership skills to overcome challenges in humanitarian assistance;
  14. Analyze and interpret the pervasive threat created by terrorism and WMD within the context of public health to include bioterrorism, agro-terrorism, disease surveillance, and pandemic fears.
  15. Analyze current public health vulnerability analyses and risk assessment systems to include the medical surge impact on communities, public health’s role in the National Response Framework, and general public health preparedness capabilities.
  16. Evaluate the legal aspects of Homeland Security as it relates to the 4th Amendment and civil liberties.
  17. Analyze the role of the public health professional in fighting infectious diseases.
  18. Analyze the role of immunization in halting the spread of diseases and as a tool in quarantine strategy.

      


Graduate Advising

Please refer to the full list of graduate advisors available on the MPH Graduate Advising page.

Graduate Advisor/Mentor Use Only:

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