Disaster Management Advanced Certificate

Location(s): Health Science Campus

Graduates of the Certificate in Disaster Management program are prepared to develop and implement educational programs for first responders, community-based organizations, voluntary organizations and academic institutions.

This program is open to:

Students with a master’s degree in nursing who wish to expand their knowledge base regarding disaster management
Currently enrolled students in a Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences master’s program (including public health) who wish to add a certificate in disaster management
Community members may be considered based upon experience level and employment and will be determined on a case by case basis.

Program Admission Requirements

Follow the instructions for applying to a certificate program at Binghamton University; be sure to follow the Stand-Alone Certificate instructions. You must complete a Stand-Alone Certificate Program Application and pay an application fee. If you have questions about submitting your application, call 607-777-2151 or email gradadmissions@binghamton.edu.

Program Requirements

The Certificate in Disaster Management requires the successful completion of four 3-credit graduate courses (listed below) in disaster management for 12 credits.

Required Courses (12 credits total)

Additional Information About the Program

Course Format

Because public health agencies are often located in rural areas and many employees of these agencies cannot attend a three-hour on-campus class every week, the Certificate in Disaster Management program is offered in an online hybrid format. Each course meets several times per semester on campus. This allows students and faculty to meet in person; provides time for instruction on using Brightspace; allows for hazmat demonstrations, drills and tabletops; and allows students to present their projects.

Graduation Procedures

Students will apply for the certificate they are earning no more than one more semester than the one they intend to graduate; otherwise, they will be ineligible for the award the semester of graduation.

Contact Information

Students interested in participating in the certificate in disaster management should contact Decker’s Division of Advising and Academic Excellence at decker@binghamton.edu or 607-777-4954.

For more information on the Disaster Management Program, please refer to the School of Nursing website. To apply to the program, please visit the University Admissions website.