Public Health Emergency & Epidemic Preparedness

Zuckerman College of Public Health

Are you ready to take on the challenge of assessing and addressing future public health emergencies and epidemics? The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency & Epidemic Preparedness is the only certificate program of its kind in Arizona. It is developed, implemented, and taught by leading experts who have knowledge of how agencies and health services organizations coordinate to respond to public health emergencies and epidemics.

This program will teach you to use epidemiological tools to conduct rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies and disease outbreaks. With the guidance of experts, you will learn to conduct contact tracing and demonstrate skills needed to support emergency response at local, state, national, or global levels. You will also be provided the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in organizing an incident command system. 

Faculty in this program are professionals in healthcare services, emergency services, law enforcement, and more. They apply their real-world knowledge to help you develop your emergency and epidemic preparedness expertise. 

Once you successfully complete this certificate, you will earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing. You will also be able to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800).

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.