Graduate Certificate in Disasters, Hazards and Emergency Management

This certificate provides advanced education in the management of emergencies, hazards, disasters and community resilience. It is designed for students who work or will work in the field of natural and man-made hazards, community resilience and emergency management. The Graduate Certificate in Disasters, Hazards, and Emergency Management provides advanced education in the management of emergencies, hazards, disasters, and community resilience. Students completing the DHEM graduate certificate program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage a broad range of hazards and disasters, and to understand the policy and managerial environment in which emergency management occurs. Professionals who would like to supplement their work experience with classes in this area may also find the certificate helpful for their professional goals.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited college or university or demonstrate completion of work equivalent to the baccalaureate or master’s degree given at CU Denver. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a minimum grade of "B-" (2.7) in each course.