Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Program Details

The online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness program from the University of Nebraska Medical Center is designed to introduce students to work in a world where emergency preparedness and response skills are essential to the public health infrastructure. Major topics include an introduction to the National Response Framework, the Incident Command System, and core concepts that adhere to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) mission to approach disaster planning in four phases: 

  • Prevent 
  • Protect
  • Respond
  • Recover

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Nebraska Medical Center is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV