Philadelphia University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Disaster Medicine and Management

Program Description:

Recent events worldwide have focused attention on the prevalence of disasters, mass-casualty situations and public-service disruptions including terrorism, war, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, volcanoes, major power-grid disruptions and hazardous materials. The effects of these events have been immense. Increased attention to our public safety, emergency medical services (EMS) and public-health systems points to a need for disaster preparedness. The need for a highly organized disaster-preparedness infrastructure and individuals with expertise in this area has become readily apparent to the government and private sector. Disaster emergency planning and management has become an expanding area of study in the fields of medicine, emergency medical services, public safety, mental health, public health and the military.

The Master of Science in Disaster Medicine and Management is a comprehensive graduate degree program preparing you in all facets of disaster management. The program encompasses the study of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials, natural disasters, psychological aspects of disasters, acute traumatic-stress intervention, public-health considerations of disasters, business continuity, research methods and disaster planning and management including risk assessment, incident command and resource allocation. These courses, coupled with the one week, on-campus disaster drill and planning workshop, will prepare you to plan, manage, and respond in the event of a mass-casualty disaster.

Delivered as a partnership between Philadelphia University and the Department of Emergency Medicine of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, this innovative program is offered in two formats. One is a flexible, distance learning format that can be completed in one to three years depending on your own individual schedule. The Program can also be completed in a hybrid format combining the on-line requirements with in-person sessions throughout each term. No matter which format you choose, a mandatory summer intensive week (6.5 days) supports the on-line material for DMM-635 and DMM639.

Accreditation:

Philadelphia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission into the program requires: • bachelor’s degree; • official academic transcripts; • current resume; • two letters of recommendation; • personal essay. The GRE is not required.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Both

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999