Disaster Mental Health
Our graduate certificate in disaster mental health will prepare you to serve your community in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disaster, terrorist attacks and public health emergencies.
Be Prepared
The online Disaster Mental Health Graduate Certificate has been offered through the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) at the University of South Dakota since 1997. DMHI is one of the leading agencies in the world in the field of disaster psychology. The certificate is offered 100% online, making it more accessible across the nation and throughout the world.
This certificate is ideal for civic officials, emergency managers, first responders (firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians), and disaster relief workers to advance their knowledge of this critical field, as recommended by the National Biodefense Science Board. Participants in this category, however, cannot receive the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services certificate.
Degrees & Offerings
Disaster Mental Health
CertificateThis 12-credit, 100% online graduate certificate prepares you to serve your community in responding to, and recovering from, disasters, terrorist attacks and public health emergencies. It is intended for existing mental health professionals or as a supplement to graduate training in approved mental health professions. It is offered through the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI), one of the leading agencies in the world.
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Departments and Facilities
Psychology
Expand your understanding of the human mind and behavior as you develop strengths in research, critical thinking, advocacy and service.
Psychological Services Center
The Clinical Psychology program is committed to the scientist-practitioner model of training.
Faculty and Staff
Douglas Peterson
Specialty
Beth Boyd
Jan Berkhout
Brianna Byllesby
Jean Caraway
BreAnne Danzi
Michael Granaas
Jeffrey Simons
Raluca Simons
Gemma Skillman
Cynthia Struckman-Johnson
Sarah Thimsen
Jong Sung Yoon
Take Your Classes Online
We're committed to bringing our knowledge to you. USD serves the largest number of online students in the state of South Dakota. With competitive online tuition rates, we offer the same price whether you’re out-of-state or an in-state resident.
USD maintains a challenging and rigorous curriculum focused on preparing you to move forward in your career.
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Disaster Mental Health Institute
Surprisingly Affordable
Whether you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree, or you want to kick your career up a notch, graduate school is the next logical step. The good news is there is funding for both online and on-campus students to get you through your program.Graduate Tuition & Costs
Learn more about tuition and fees for undergraduate students and see how your out-of-pocket costs at USD compare to those at other colleges and universities. Visit the Graduate Tuition & Costs Detailed page for program specific costs and fees.
Financial Aid
Navigating options for how to pay for college can be challenging, but you are not alone. The Office of Financial Aid will work with you and your family to explore how you can make your college education even more affordable.
Graduate Assistantships
USD offers opportunities for grad students to earn a reduced tuition rate in exchange for their teaching, research and service efforts to the university.
