Humanitarian Assistance Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The online certificate is for public health professionals and other aid providers who want to enhance their knowledge of the foundations and principles of humanitarian assistance and put it into practice, particularly with refugees and displaced populations.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Department: Public Health | Duration: 12 credit hours | Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Four courses: Foundations of Humanitarian Assistance, Organizing Emergency Humanitarian Actions, Public Health Emergencies in Large Populations and Introduction to Global Disaster Management Humanitarian Health and Homeland Security.

Career pathways

Professionals serving populations affected by humanitarian emergencies, in the United States or abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate programme group (USF): applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate, and meet University graduate admission requirements including English proficiency minimums. Applications are due June 1 (fall), October 15 (spring) and February 15 (summer). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 12 credit hours

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