Program Details
This online MS in Disaster Medicine & Management prepares students to manage and develop increasingly complex disaster mitigation and preparedness. Jefferson’s curriculum is aimed to ready medical, public safety, and defense professionals in their roles dealing with natural and manmade disasters. Students will acquire knowledge across a broad range of disasters, including: terrorism, war, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, major power grid disruptions and more. Physical and psychological impacts are explored, as well. Curriculum within this online master’s program generally includes:
- Public Health Implications of Disaster
- Logistics Management for Disasters
- Foundations of Emergency Management
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- This program requires a 6 1/2 day residency on campus.