Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to complete all requirements of the DM diploma without traveling to Wisconsin?
Most definitely. You may complete all diploma requirements through a combination of self-study, correspondence and independent study courses. You may combine courses available from the University of Wisconsin with courses from universities or collaborating disaster management institutions located near you.
How long will I have to complete the DM diploma?
You must complete the 60 CEU necessary for the diploma within five years of your registration as a diploma candidate, whichever comes first. Sixty CEU is the equivalent of 600 hours of study.
What about including courses I've already completed?
Any UW-DMC self-study course already completed will be automatically credited toward the diploma. You may include other courses you have completed, if each course (1) meets your diploma learning objectives, (2) was not applied to another degree, and (3) meets the five-year time limitation.
How do I get started?
To become a candidate for the Disaster Management Diploma at the University of Wisconsin, please complete the diploma registration form and return it with registration fee and any attachments.
Mail to:
Disaster Management Diploma Program
University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center
Department of Engineering Professional Development
432 North Lake Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53706 USA
What courses can I study?
You can design a curriculum that meets your educational needs. As part of the application process, you will set your own learning objectives. Your professional study project will be developed and reviewed under the guidance of a UW-DMC "mentor," who will be selected for his/her experience in your particular field of interest.
What will the diploma cost me?
The total costs will vary depending on the type of courses you select. At this time, basic program fees (which would provide 15.5 CEU) include:
DM Diploma Program registration fee: $295
UW-DMC required core courses: $320
Professional study project: $500
The remaining individual course fees (which would provide 34.5 CEU) will depend on your choice of institution and course format. UW-DMC self-study courses cost roughly $40/CEU, correspondence courses average $60/CEU, satellite and audiographics courses can cost more than $100/CEU, and onsite workshops may cost from $150-250/CEU, or more.
All UW-DMC fees and costs are payable in U.S. dollars—by check, money order, bank transfer, purchase order or credit card—to the University of Wisconsin-DMC. All prices are subject to change.
