Emergency Health Services Education Course Plan: Download PDF
All EDHS courses available in Online or Hybrid formats
To better sever our students, our graduate program curriculum has been updated. New curriculum changes will take effect as of Fall 2025. Students enrolled in the EDHS Master’s program prior to Fall 2025 can continue under their current plan requirements or update to new curriculum requirements. Speak with an advisor for any questions.
Program Description:
Be the Leader Communities Need in Times of Crisis!
Prepare to lead and educate in the evolving field of emergency and disaster health systems with this innovative graduate program. Designed for professionals seeking to build expertise in emergency health policy, systems leadership, community resilience, and instructional design, the program offers a robust six (6) core curriculum alongside a four (4) course specialized certificate in Instructional Systems Development, E-Learning, or Instructional Technology.
Students gain the skills to assess risks, support vulnerable populations, apply ethical decision-making, and drive behavior change to build healthier, more resilient communities. Through community-engaged learning and cutting-edge technologies, graduates are equipped to influence policy, lead in crisis environments, and design impactful training and educational programs.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Navigate emergency management cycles and policy
- Analyze social and behavioral impacts of disasters
- Apply leadership, planning, and risk assessment strategies
- Design and deliver effective emergency health training programs
Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as:
- Emergency Health Systems Educator
- Disaster Response Training Coordinator
- Public Health Preparedness Specialist
- Community Resilience Program Manager
- Instructional Designer for Emergency Services
- Emergency Management Consultant
Lead the way in transforming emergency and disaster health systems through education, leadership, and innovation.
Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Health Systems
(Track Specialty is not listed on degree)
Total credits require to graduate: 30
Required Core Courses (12 credits required)
- EDHS 610: Intro to Emergency & Disaster Health Systems (3)
- EDHS 620: Epidemiology & Research Methods (3)
- EDHS 632: Social, Behavioral, Health Aspects of Emergency & Disasters (3)
- EDHS 636: Organizational Management & Leadership (3)
Methods Requirement Courses (Choose ONE Certificate Program) (12 credits required)
Students will concurrently enroll in one of the following Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) programs with the Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT) department. Courses will count towards both the EDHS Master’s degree and the LAPT PBC.
For the most up to date information, see Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT)
Instructional Systems Development (Post-Graduate Certificate) 12 Credits
- EDUC/LAPT 602: Instructional Systems Development (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 603: Analysis for Design and Evaluation (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 605: Adult Learners (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 671: Principles of Training and Development (3)
eLearning (Post-Graduate Certificate) 12 Credits
- EDUC/LAPT 602: Instructional Systems Development (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 641: The Online Classroom (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 643: Principles of eLearning Education (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 647: Corporate eLearning (3)
Instructional Technology (Post-Graduate Certificate) 12 Credits
- EDUC/LAPT 602: Instructional Systems Development (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 681: Survey of Instructional Technology Application (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 682: International Technology Design & Development (3)
- EDUC/LAPT 683: Multi- Media Project Management (3)
Applied Tools Non-Thesis or Research-based Thesis Options:
Non-Thesis Pathway (6 credits required)
Applied-Tools Elective (3 credits)
- EDHS 720: Evidence-Based Program Planning Implementation & Evaluation for Emergency & Disasters (3)
Capstone (3 credits)
- EDHS 790: Capstone (3)
Thesis Pathway (6 credits required)
Applied-Tools Elective (3 credits)
- EDHS 720: Evidence-Based Program Planning Implementation & Evaluation for Emergency & Disasters (3)
Thesis (3 credits)
- EDHS 799: Thesis (3)
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Additional Thesis Information:
Up to date information can be found at https://gradschool.umbc.edu/graduation/dissertations/
Thesis-Option Candidates Deadlines
- Due two (2) months prior to the final exam. Check with your Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Catalog for related information regarding: preparation of your thesis, examination committee, final examinations and other requirements for the master’s degree. Bring to the Graduate School the completed Nomination of Members for the Final Master’s Examination Committee form. The Graduate School will notify the Chairman of the Committee and the Dean’s selected representative of the approved/appointed committee by returning the above form showing Graduate School approval and appointment of the Dean’s representative.
- Certification Readiness to Defend
- Due two (2) weeks before the thesis defense. After all committee members have read the thesis, the Chairperson and the Graduate Program Director sign the Certification of Readiness to Defend the Master’s Thesis form. Bring the completed form to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will then send the Procedures for Examination of the Master’s Thesis and the Report of the Examining Committee form to the Dean’s representative of your committee.
- Examining Committee Report
- Due within two (2) business days after the oral defense. The Representative for the Dean returns the completed Report of the Examining Committee form to the Graduate School.
- Approval Sheet & Thesis
- The signed approval sheet and electronic thesis must be submitted to UMI/ProQuest by the dates per semester listed below. The original signed approval sheet must also be submitted to the Graduate School.
- Fall: December 1
- Summer: August 1
- Spring: May 1
Total Required Credits: 30
Track 4: EDHS Education Course Plan: Download PDF
For degree requirements for students enrolled prior to 2024, please contact Graduate Program Coordinator