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<OL> <LI> To develop a curriculum for a Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals, with special emphasis on strengthening global animal and public health security<LI> To develop a curriculum for undergraduate and graduate certificates in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals with an international perspective on important issues related to global animal and public health. </ol> Time Table for Project Completion Summary of activities: <OL> <LI> January to May, 2009 (Spring, 2009): Develop courses for the proposed MS degree program and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals. <LI> June to July, 2009 (Summer, 2009): June 12 to July 14, 2009, Offer the course International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance and Public Health in Uganda. <LI> August to December, 2009 (Fall, 2009): Present seminars on experiences of the 2009 summer course Publicize the program <BR> Complete development of courses for the MS degree and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals. <LI> January to May 2010 (Spring, 2010): Offer certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals. <BR>Conduct dissemination activities. <LI>June to July 2010 (Summer, 2010): Offer 2010 summer course International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance and Public Health. <LI>August to December, 2010 (Fall, 2010): Present seminars on experiences of the 2010 summer course <BR>Publicize the program <BR>Offer the courses for the MS degree and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals for the second time. <LI>January to May 2011 (Spring, 2011): Offer the courses for the MS degree and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals for the third time. <BR>Conduct proposed dissemination activities. <LI>June to July 2011 (Summer, 2011): Offer 2011 summer course - International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance and Public Health. <LI>August to December, 2011 (Fall, 2011): Present seminars on experiences of the 2011 summer course <BR>Publicize the program <BR>Offer the courses for the MS degree and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals for the fourth time. <BR>Write a paper on the program and measures of its effectiveness through assessments to be published in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. <BR>Write a summary report for the project. </ol>
The Expected Outputs from the program include: <OL> <LI> Attraction of excellent students into the program; <LI>Production of outstanding graduates; <LI>Completion of high quality theses and research projects as evidenced by higher publication rates, <LI>Production of future academicians and a well trained science work force with expertise highly needed in global Animal and Public Health.<LI>Number of graduates employed with state, national and international agencies such as Public Health, CDC, USDA-APHIS, OIE, FAO and WHO. <LI>Number of graduates joining professional schools such as the veterinary and medical schools or pursuing further graduate study. <LI>Number of collaborative grants, research or joint meetings resulting from networks developed.
NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY: We live in a networked world that is becoming increasingly more integrated economically, socially, politically, culturally and scientifically. New challenges must be confronted with the advent of globalization, ranging from bioterrorism to the transboundary spread of infectious diseases. The purpose of this proposal is to enhance the international content of higher education by adding international curricula dimensions that promote globalization of research, education and career opportunities. Through this approach, we will train United States (US) undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those planning to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and allied health sciences, to combat emerging infectious diseases in animals in the US and the world. The specific objectives for this proposal are: 1. To develop a curriculum for a Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals, with a particular emphasis on strengthening global animal and public health security and 2. To develop a curriculum for an undergraduate and graduate Certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals. As a primary outcome of this program, we anticipate that graduates will exhibit a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of emerging infectious diseases of animals which will translate to improved detection and control locally and globally. Expertise acquired in the global scope of emerging infectious diseases is expected to enhance capability and marketability of undergraduate, pre-professional, and graduate students alike. These interactions will undoubtedly provide and the networks of career opportunities in the US and internationally.
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Dr. Khaitsa will work with the curriculum committee and identified collaborators to develop the curriculum for the M.S. degree program and certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals. All core courses will also be available through the distance and continuing education (DCE) office in order to reach a wider audience and produce a higher impact. Faculty will develop the curriculum for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree by adapting already existing courses at NDSU and MAK and developing new ones. <P>
For the proposed M.S. in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals, twelve credits of core didactic courses will be required and the courses are summarized below: <P>
Description and Justification of the Core Courses: <OL> <LI> International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance, and Public Health. This course was already approved by NDSU and offered in Uganda in summer 2007. The course provides a foundation for future global citizens; it exposes US undergraduate and graduate students to international perspectives of animal production and health, public health and food safety. <LI> Epidemiology. This course provides students with an understanding of epidemiologic principles needed to detect, describe, and, implement control measures, and provide recommendations to control and prevention of transboundary epidemics. <LI> Zoonoses. This course is designed to focus on the pathogenesis, prevention and control of zoonoses. According to the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 2001, many of the CDC challenges have been zoonotic diseases, including anthrax, monkey pox, SARS, and avian influenza, and the majority of these challenges have been global. <LI> Wildlife-Livestock-Human Interface and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Wildlife-Livestock-Human Interface has been implicated as a major contributing factor to development of emerging infectious diseases. This course will expose the students to environments that foster Wildlife-Livestock-Human Interface and discuss their role in emerging infectious diseases.<LI> Office International Des Epizooties (OIE) and International Animal Health. This course will enable the students to get an understanding of the international health regulations and the potential implications on animal health as well as on global trade and food safety. </ol> To successfully graduate with an M.S. degree in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals students will be required to complete a total of 30 credits of didactic coursework comprising; 12 credits of core courses described above and 18 credits of recommended elective courses. Additionally, students will complete a Thesis or research paper and present a seminar on the research conducted. Research emphasis will be placed on infectious diseases of animals. For the undergraduate certificate in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Animals, students will be required to complete a total of 16 credits of didactic courses comprising; 12 credits of core courses and an additional 4 credits of recommended elective courses. For the graduate certificate students will be required to complete a total of 12 credits of the core courses.