Emergency Preparedness & Management (MPH, Concentration)
Cornell University
Description
Our MPH Program prepares students in the Emergency Preparedness & Management concentration to manage risks and take action in times of crisis. Our courses are focused on helping students develop strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to work with and support public officials, public organizations, nonprofits, and other community organizations in jobs across the emergency management field (prevention, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery). Through coursework and engaged projects our students will learn to: Critically evaluate the theory and practice of public health emergency management to the political, social, economic, and cultural contexts of public health incidents. Integrate principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) into an organization’s emergency planning or in the development of emergency exercises or drills. Develop and implement culturally competent public messaging campaigns about preparing for specific hazards. Develop event-specific information based on the principles of risk and/or emergency communication to inform the public, health care providers, and members of the response community. Develop a climate adaptation intervention or plan to promote community resilience