Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Disasters, Hazards and Emergency Management in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,472
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This certification offers specialized training in handling emergencies, hazards, disasters, and fostering community resilience. It caters to students currently employed or pursuing careers in natural and human-caused hazards, community resilience, and emergency management. The DHEM program employs a multidisciplinary educational approach that:
Prioritizes advanced competencies in critical analysis, continuous learning, adaptability, and policy evaluation
Concentrates on the comprehensive all-hazards emergency management framework (covering both natural events like wildfires and hurricanes, as well as technological or industrial threats) alongside community resilience strategies.
Graduates of the DHEM certificate program will acquire the expertise to evaluate and address diverse hazards and disasters while comprehending the policy and operational context of emergency management. Working professionals seeking to enhance their practical experience with relevant coursework may also benefit from this certification for their career advancement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better (“A” is equal to 4.0) or a 3.00 or better GPA in twelve (12) credit hours or more of a partially completed graduate level master’s degree program.
Minimum TOEFL IBT Total Score: 79; TOEFL Sub scores (Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17).
Minimum IELTS Overall Band Score: 6.5, IELTS Sub scores as 5.5.
Minimum PTE Academic Score Accepted: 58.
Tuition
USD
17,472