Emergency Health Certificate

Emergency Health Certificate

Emergency Health Certificate Overview

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The Emergency Health Certificate prepares recipients for working in emergency management positions in public health and healthcare. The program develops individuals within public health and healthcare who can ensure the continuity of operations in their organization and also protect the health of the population during emergencies and disasters. The curriculum is built on established competencies in this field, which students achieve through coursework and an applied field experience.

Emergency Public Health Flood Diversion in SLC

Required Courses

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  • PBHLT 6780, Emergency Public Health: Planning for Disasters | 3
  • PBHLT 6781, Post-Disaster Community Health | 3
  • PBHLT 6340, Infectious Disease Epidemiology | 3
  • PBHLT 6980, Emergency Health Practicum | 3
    • Only required for those completing the Certificate program separately from an MPH program (i.e., as part of another graduate degree or independently). MPH students: see below.
  • PBHLT 6960, Public Health Practicum | 3
  • Instead of the Emergency Health Practicum for MPH students.
    • MPH students should complete 6 credits of PBHLT 6960 only. Their practicum is to be Emergency Health-oriented.

Approved Electives (6 Credits)

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  • MHA 6530, Health Care Administration | 3
  • GEOG 5340, Geography of Disasters | 3
  • GEOG 5215, Climate Change and Impacts | 3
  • HEDU 5800, Emergency Medical Responder in Disaster Settings | 3
  • PBHLT 6240, Health Communications | 3
  • PADMN 6965, 21st Century Issues in Public Safety | 3
  • COMM 6365, Communicating Climate Change | 3
  • GEOG 5210, Geography of Global Climate Change | 3
  • GEOG 5320, Terrorism and Security | 3 

Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

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    How Do I Apply?

    Once the following steps have been completed, the student will receive an email notification of the final admissions decision.

    International students, please note:

    • International students must hold an H visa to be eligible for the certificate program, unless they are enrolled in a specified graduate program. F1 or J1 visas are only applicable if the student is currently admitted to a graduate program. Students who hold an F1 or J1 visa and are not admitted to a graduate program are not eligible for the certificate programs. Please direct all questions regarding international student eligibility for graduate certificates to International Student and Scholar Services.
    What is the cost of tuition?

    Resident and non-resident tuition rates and payment schedules can be found on the Bursar's Office website under Graduate Tuition.