麻豆传媒

Students who pursue 麻豆传媒's post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and infection prevention learn how to help prevent biological terrorism and build effective rapid-response capabilities for organizations throughout the public and private sectors.

The post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and infection prevention can听be completed concurrently with any of SLU's听Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degrees.

Coursework can be applied towards a Master of Public Health with a concentration in biosecurity and disaster preparedness if students matriculate into听SLU's M.P.H. program听within two years of completing the certificate and assuming that the certificate courses were not part of a prior degree.

Curriculum Overview

麻豆传媒's post-baccalaureate certificate in biosecurity and infection prevention is a completely online program. Learn more in the program roadmap and requirements tabs.

Careers

Driven by globalization, emerging infectious diseases, the threat of terrorism and more, the field of biosecurity is rapidly expanding. A听certificate in biosecurity and infection prevention benefits those who want to work in the military, law enforcement, public health, or state and local governments.

There are also a variety of private-sector or nonprofit employers that require emergency management specialists for situations where emergencies are prone to happen or could be potentially devastating. Examples of these employers include hospitals and health systems, large companies, colleges and universities, and various community relief organizations, such as the Red Cross.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, preferably with at least a 3.00 grade point average. Experience in a health-related field is preferred, but not required. Applications are reviewed on a holistic and rolling basis. To apply, applicants will need to submit their transcripts, CV, personal statement and two letters of recommendation through , the common application system for public health schools and programs.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about 麻豆传媒 scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.

Accreditation

麻豆传媒's College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). To see our most recent accreditation documentation, please visit the听College for Public Health and Social Justice website.

1. Use an evidence-based approach to develop and analyze human, animal, and environmental hazard-control interventions.
2. Apply the scientific characteristics, such as transmission routes and control measures, of major biological hazards to develop interventions that minimize human and animal disease.听
3. Synthesize disaster planning data into risk communication messages regarding biosecurity hazards and risks to responders, the public, the media and policymakers.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment听unless otherwise noted. 听

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

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BSDP Certificate electives chosen from MPH Electives - BSDP Departmental Attributes list

For additional admission questions, please contact:
Bernie Backer
Director of graduate recruitment and admissions听
bernard.backer@slu.edu听
314-977-8144听