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M.S. in Disaster Medicine and Management Online Degree Information

 

M.S. in Disaster Medicine and Management

   
 
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Degree Title:
M.S. in Disaster Medicine and Management
College:
Philadelphia University
Description:
There is a growing demand for highly organized disaster-preparedness infrastructure and individuals with expertise in this area. Philadelphia University's Master of Science in Disaster Medicine and Management is a comprehensive online graduate-degree program encompassing all facets of disaster management. Students study terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials, natural disasters, psychological aspects of disasters, acute traumatic-stress intervention, public-health considerations of disasters, research methods and disaster planning and management including risk assessment, incident command and resource allocation. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in emergency medicine would benefit from this degree program as would EMTs and paramedics, environmental-health professionals, healthcare and government administrators, military members, non-governmental agency administrators, public-health professionals, and emergency managers. 36 credit hours are required to complete this degree program.
 
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Accreditation:
Philadelphia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.    (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Master   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required.
On Campus Requirement:
Students will be required to attend one 5-day, on-campus, summer seminar that will include live lectures, hands-on-skills labs, role-playing seminars, disaster drills and a table-top exercise.
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Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Address:
School House Lane & Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Courses are offered in four 12-week semesters per year. Start dates are in August, November, February, and May.
Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition is $746 per credit for the Disaster Medicine and Management program and $698 per credit for the Midwifery program. The estimated cost for books and supplies per course is $125.
Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credits are accepted.
Delivery Format: (?)
Distance-learning format using the BlackBoard® course-management system with a variety of teaching modalities including PowerPoint, asynchronous discussion boards, chat rooms, reading assignments, research papers, online journals and testing.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I
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Technical Requirements:
Hardware and software requirements: Computer with the Windows operating system (Windows 2000, Windows XP or above) with audio (sound card), Internet with high-speed connection, Microsoft Office software (Word and PowerPoint), and a Microphone.
Loans Offered:
Loans are available to students enrolled for at least five credit hours per semester. You may borrow up to $18,500 per academic year. The total amount outstanding that you may borrow for is $65,500.
Registration Details:
Admissions and registration occurs on a rolling basis.



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