Disasters and Climate-Ready Public Health, Certificate
Arnold School of Public Health
Develop skills for navigating public health emergencies for more effective disaster response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness.
Enhance your knowledge and skillset in public health preparedness and response, climate change, and resilience, among others. Advance your skills or professional capabilities in the fields of public health, emergency management and environmental health.
Program Highlights
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                                      Readiness & PreparationLearn to assess vulnerabilities, design response strategies and strengthen local public health systems. 
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                                      Interdisciplinary CurriculumTap into environmental science, emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation to lead during climate-driven emergencies. 
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                                      Learn & ApplyApply knowledge from recent disasters like floods and wildfires to projects with local and global partners. 
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                                      Flexible DeliveryHybrid delivery helps health professionals, emergency planners and students advance skills without disrupting career. 
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
-                        LeadershipInspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential Human HealthFostering well-being, preventing diseases and optimizing physical, mental and social aspects of individuals' well-being Manage RiskIdentifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate or prevent negative outcomes 
-                        Strategic CommunicationConnect with a targeted audience through stories backed by data to elevate a brand and building loyalty Planning and StrategyDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive and effective approach to achieve specific goals Decision-making ExpertiseApplying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions 
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Job Titles of Alumni
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- Emergency Manager
- Hospital Preparedness Coordinator
- Public Health Preparedness Liaison
- Resilience Officer
- Chief Heat Officer
Workplace Settings
- Health
- Environmental Services
- State Resilience
- Hospital Preparedness
- Emergency Management
- Nonprofits
 
		   
		   
		   
		   
		   
		   
		   
		  