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Program Details

Learn how to manage public health needs during times of crisis with a Master of Public Health in Disaster Management. Students in this program will learn how to oversee all health-related aspects of preparation for and response to natural and man-made disasters.

Classes examine vital skills in crisis communication, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychosocial aspects of disasters, and more. Students will also learn about the state, federal, and international regulations related to this field. Professionals with backgrounds in public health, behavioral health, biological sciences, and environmental health can all benefit from the advanced knowledge and leadership skills gained from this program. 

Some of the topics covered in this online Public Health degree include:

• Disaster and emergency communication
• Principles of toxicology
• Health risk assessment
• Environmental aspects of disaster response

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