Natural, technological, and human-made disasters occur more frequently and impact more people than is often realized. Every year, thousands of people are affected by disasters across the world, often receiving aid only after considerable delay and suffering. Through a public health lens, the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Disaster Management teaches you how to improve health outcomes and reduce infrastructure losses in vulnerable communities. With coursework and hands-on learning experiences, students receive training in planning for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from natural, human-made, and technological disasters.
The Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) offers one of the nation’s only MPH programs with a concentration in Disaster Management. The two-year, in-person program is designed for students from varied backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in emergency preparedness, public health, or disaster management.
At IDM, experiential learning opportunities are at the core of our teaching principles. Applying hands-on skills through training and disaster exercises prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders throughout their community and worldwide. Our multidisciplinary group of instructors has varying backgrounds and areas of expertise. This diversity enhances student instruction through all phases of disasters, from mitigation to response.
The MPH program includes obtaining numerous certifications from multiple organizations such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, The National Disaster Life Support Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center. These certifications provide learning opportunities, professional credentials, and enhanced job marketability following graduation.
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