Masters Track at OUHSC

by David L. Johnson, Ph.D.
Spring 2006

Get an MPH in Preparedness and Terrorism
The College of Public Health, with CDC sponsorship, offers a curriculum leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Preparedness and Terrorism. This 44-semester hour degree program provides core knowledge and skills in public health practice as well as specialty knowledge and skills related to public health preparedness for natural disasters (e.g. floods, tornados, and earthquakes), technological disasters (e.g. accidental chemical spills and intentional acts of terrorism), and emerging infectious diseases (e.g. SARS). It also provides an opportunity for those individuals with a professional degree in health care or health service to enhance their ability to participate in coordinated responses to disasters and emerging infectious diseases as an integral part of the Incident Command System.
The curriculum consists of: (1) introductory courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health promotion sciences, and health administration and policy, (2) specialty courses in emerging infectious diseases and terrorism, epidemiology of infectious diseases, mental health and psychological aspects of terrorism, policy and legal aspects of terrorism, risk communication, and current topics in preparedness, and (3) elective courses that allow greater depth in desired areas. A practicum provides a structured field practice experience under the guidance of a preceptor.
For more information please visit the OUHSC College of Public Health’s website at: http://www.coph.ouhsc.edu/coph/degrees/degree-mph.asp