Offered through the Institute for Biosecurity
(formerly the Center for the Study of Bioterrorism & Emerging
Infections), these programs are
designed to meet the growing need of public health professionals,
physicians, physician assistants, nurses, veterinarians, emergency
management professionals, corporate security and health personnel,
law enforcement, and related professionals.
These programs focus on skills required to be a biosecurity
professional, which encompasses the fields of homeland security
and consequences management of pandemics. The biosecurity area
is likely the most rapidly growing discipline in public health
and homeland security.
Students may participate at one of three levels:
1. Master
of Science Degree in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness - This 35 credit hour Master in Science program is taught entirely
using distance technology through the School of Public Health
at Saint Louis University, a fully accredited school of public
health. The degree can be completed in two years if two courses
are completed each semester.The MS degree is targeted to non-traditional
working students who wish to take advantage of the distance-learning
format. Successful students in this program are self-directed,
motivated adult learners who are critical thinkers and who
can work independently in a non-traditional environment. Distance
technology permits a student to decide when they will study
and how long it will take them to get their degree.
2.
Master of Public Health, with a concentration area in Biosecurity
and Disaster Preparedness - This 48 credit hour Master
in Public Health program is a hybrid program, with classes
provided both on campus and through distance technology. Two
semesters (15 credit hours) of residency for full-time students
are required, as well as a Practice Experience (which is similar
to an internship). The program is provided through the School
of Public Health at Saint Louis University, a fully accredited
school of public health. The degree can be completed in two
years if two courses are completed each semester. More information
on the MPH degree can be found on the Saint Louis University
School of Public Health website: http://publichealth.slu.edu/programs/mph/biosecurity.html
3. Certificate
Program in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness - The certificate program is offered through the School of
Public Health at Saint Louis University, a fully accredited
school of public health. Courses that are completed in this
program may be later applied towards the MS Biosecurity and
Disaster Preparedness degree |
