Benedictine University Online

Disaster Management

The Disaster Management program is designed for the widest spectrum of health care professionals as well as officials in government, law enforcement and emergency services. Since September 11th, 2001, the nation and the public health community were awakened to the need for public health professionals to take an active role in the management of disasters. Benedictine University's Online Master of Public Health (MPH) – This concentration emphasizes the many skills necessary to prevent disasters from a health standpoint, assessing risk, developing plans, communicating with various organizations and populations, acting in accordance with established models and practices, and aid in recovery.