Program Details
Next Start Date: January 8
Credit Hours: 18
Course Length: 16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 18 months
Taught by seasoned experts from diverse fields, UWF's online Public Health - Emergency Management and Infection Control Graduate Certificate allows students to explore the fundamentals surrounding infectious diseases and how they are handled.
Why Study Public Health at UWF?
Whether you would like to work in public health, health care or environmental sectors, the online public health certificate in emergency management and infection control from the University of West Florida will prepare you to address a plethora of environmental issues that impact human health. After learning core principles in public health, you will learn how to monitor the progression of infectious diseases in society, identify and fight bioterrorism attacks, develop plans for large-scale emergencies and interact with the public regarding these issues.
The public health certificate in emergency management and infection control can benefit professionals from many industries, including health sciences, education, government, business, social and natural sciences and others. While this certificate program does not lead to professional certification, you can advance your career, secure a higher salary or confidently pursue certification after completion of the program.
What You Will Learn
The fully online program is delivered asynchronously, meaning that you do not have to log in at any specific time; you can complete coursework and communicate with your professors at times that are convenient for you. Our professors, who are experts in their fields, have real-world experience in public health that translates directly into their teaching.
By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- Pursue career advancement in public health
- Seek professional certification using your knowledge
- Educate others on how to prepare for emergencies and infectious diseases