Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Students who pursue 老司机福利网's post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and disaster听preparedness learn how to help prevent biological terrorism and build effective rapid-response capabilities for organizations throughout the public and private sectors.
The post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and disaster preparedness can听be completed concurrently with any of SLU's听Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degrees other than those concentrating in biosecurity and disaster preparedness or any joint concentration that includes biosecurity and disaster preparedness.
Coursework can be applied towards a Master of Public Health with a concentration in biosecurity and disaster preparedness if students matriculate into SLU's M.P.H. program within two years of completing the certificate and assuming that the certificate courses were not part of a prior degree.
Curriculum Overview
老司机福利网's post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and disaster preparedness is a completely online program. Learn more in the program roadmap and requirements tabs.
Careers
Driven by globalization, emerging infectious diseases, the threat of terrorism and more, the field of biosecurity is rapidly expanding. A听certificate in biosecurity and disaster preparedness benefits those who want to work in the military, law enforcement, public health, or state and local governments.
There are also a variety of private-sector or nonprofit employers that require emergency management specialists for situations where emergencies are prone to happen or could be potentially devastating. Examples of these employers include hospitals and health systems, large companies, colleges and universities, and various community relief organizations, such as the Red Cross.
老司机福利网 Requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably with at least a 3.00 grade point average. Experience in a health-related field is preferred, but not required. Applications are reviewed on a holistic and rolling basis. To apply, applicants will need to submit their transcripts, CV, personal statement and two letters of recommendation through , the common application system for public health schools and programs.
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Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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Graduate Tuition | $1,310 |
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Information on Tuition and Fees
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老司机福利网's College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). To see our most recent accreditation documentation, please visit the听College for Public Health and Social Justice website.
- Use an evidence-based approach to develop and analyze human, animal, and environmental hazard control strategies, programs and policies, taking into account legal and ethical considerations. 听Specifically:
- Identify and cite relevant sources.
- Apply information from relevant sources appropriately.
- Apply/use biosecurity nomenclature and terminology (such as 鈥渋solation鈥 and 鈥渜uarantine鈥) related to infectious diseases accurately.
- Analyze and apply the scientific characteristics, such as transmission routes and control measures, of major biological hazards to develop interventions that minimize human and animal disease. 听Specifically:
- Develop appropriate interventions that minimize human and animal disease.
- Integrate appropriate scientific characteristics of an infectious disease into a scenario or case study.
- Create and disseminate tailored messages regarding biosecurity hazards and risks to responders, the public, the media and policymakers. Specifically:
- Communicate the biosecurity hazards and risks related to a scenario or case study.
- Develop a health communication message that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Code | Title | Credits |
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叠厂顿笔听5100 | Public Health and Disasters | 3 |
叠厂顿笔听5101 | Fundamentals of Disaster Planning | 3 |
叠厂顿笔听5206 | Disaster Management and Risk Analysis | 3 |
Focus Area | 6 | |
Students must complete two courses in one of the following focus areas or one course from each focus area: | ||
Health/Infectious Diseases | ||
叠厂顿笔听5103 | Communicable Diseases and Infection Control | |
叠厂顿笔听5203 | Disaster Planning for Infectious Disease Disasters | |
叠厂顿笔听5104 | Public Health Ecology | |
叠厂顿笔听5209 | Emerging Infections: Epidemiology and Public Health Importance | |
叠厂顿笔听5211 | Business Continuity and Pandemic Planning | |
Terrorism/Security | ||
叠厂顿笔听5201 | Terrorist Organizations and Their Motivations | |
叠厂顿笔听5208 | Facing the Challenge of International Bioterrorism | |
叠厂顿笔听5106 | Disaster Communications and Media Relations | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment听unless otherwise noted. 听
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
叠厂顿笔听5100 | Public Health and Disasters | 3 |
Elective | Elective 鈥 | 3 |
听 | Credits | 6 |
Spring | ||
Elective | Elective 鈥 | 3 |
听 | Credits | 3 |
Summer | ||
叠厂顿笔听5206 | Disaster Management and Risk Analysis | 3 |
叠厂顿笔听5101 | Fundamentals of Disaster Planning | 3 |
听 | Credits | 6 |
听 | Total Credits | 15 |
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BSDP Certificate electives should be chosen from one of the two focus areas: Health/Infectious Diseases听or Terrorism/Security.
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Bernie Backer
Director of Graduate Recruitment and 老司机福利网s听
bernard.backer@slu.edu听
314-977-8144听