Public Health Preparedness and Response

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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Temple University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 60

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,453 / credit

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Public Health Preparedness and Response

About

Learn to identify threats to public health with a specific focus on outbreaks and epidemics with the Public Health Preparedness and Response Certificate (Graduate) in Temple's College of Public Health. This 12-credit graduate certificate is offered fully online and allows students to acquire the basic skills needed to work within public health agencies and respond to emergencies. Public health and emergency preparedness are considered central concepts in various regional, national and global public health and emergency management agencies and systems. Public health emergencies can include myriad events that can lead to significant health consequences and have the potential to overwhelm emergency services and the healthcare system.

There is increased demand for graduates with training in public health preparedness and response in the public health workforce. Temple's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics has taken part in addressing this gap by developing online training modules in contact tracing, put into place in June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Preparedness and Response Certificate (Graduate)'s evidence-based curriculum is structured to ensure that, as working professionals, graduates of the program will be prepared to make effective decisions to mitigate future public health emergencies.

Graduates of the program will have developed an in-depth understanding of

bioethics,
cultural sensitivity,
emergency preparedness,
health equity,
public health surveillance systems and
vulnerable populations.

Graduates will also experience additional risk management techniques, such as identifying the root cause of public health risk, performing hazard analysis, and responding to terroristic acts such as the distribution of chemical poisons or bioagents.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,453

Application Fee

USD 60

How to Apply

There are important details to keep in mind as you complete and submit your application to Temple University.

1. Apply using one of two methods.

Choose one of the following two methods to apply.

1. Online Application

Submit an online application and pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds.

2. Paper Application

Download the PDF application and save it to your device. (Adobe Acrobat is required for access.) You can write on the form, save the final version, and then print for mailing. If you have questions while completing the paper form, refer to the application instructions. Before mailing, enclose a check or money order made payable to Temple University, in the amount of $75, drawn on a U.S. bank. The application fee cannot be refunded.

2. Ensure you use the same name on your application and standardized tests.

Use the exact same name on your application that you used when registering for your standardized tests. Slight differences in your name can cause your application to go unmatched with your reported test scores and delay the processing of your application.

3. Submit all supporting credentials.

Submit the documentation you have been gathering for your application. You can find the correct mailing address or alternate electronic submission information on the degree program’s "Contacts" page in the Graduate Bulletin. All application materials, including portfolios and exhibits, become the property of Temple University and will not be copied, forwarded to another institution or returned.

4. Contact the department with any questions.

If you have any questions about your application, contact the program or department directly. Admissions decisions are made by the department based on your complete application profile, which includes grades, test scores, recommendations, statement of goals, research interests, past employment, portfolio and more.

5. Check the status of your application.

Remember that your application is reviewed only after it is complete. You can check the status of your application and materials by returning to the application system through which you applied.