Emergency and Disaster Management Certificate
Liberal Education
Time of day and term options for completing this degree:
Day Undergraduate
Courses are available online
Courses are accelerated (8 week) terms
The Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management consists of a series of upper division online courses in emergency and disaster management. Students complete three core courses, and then select course work in one of two concentrations, for a total of 15 credits. An internship course, providing a practical component with a suitable organization, is also offered as an option. Applicable to both the public and private sectors, the courses that comprise the undergraduate certificate program provide a foundation for the rapidly growing field of emergency management. Various emergency management theories, concepts and contemporary practices will be examined, thereby providing an understanding of crises within an intergovernmental framework. Students who complete the undergraduate certificate program are also eligible to receive a minor in Emergency and Disaster Management.
EDM Certificate Requirements |
15 Credits |
Core Requirements |
9 Credits |
EDM 300I
|
Theory and Principles of Hazards, Disasters and U.S. Emergency Management
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3 |
EDM 310I
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Principles and Practice of Hazard Identification and Mitigation
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3 |
EDM 320I
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A Social Vulnerability Approach to Emergency Management
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3 |
Concentration Requirements |
6 Credits |
Students must then select either the Homeland Security Concentration or the Business and Industry Crisis Management Concentration:
Homeland Security Concentration |
6 Credits |
EDM 410I
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Terrorism and Homeland Security
|
3 |
EDM 420I
|
Disaster Response Operations and Management
|
3 |
Business and Industry Crisis Management Concentration |
6 Credits |
EDM 450I
|
Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning
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3
|
| EDM 460I |
Emergency Management Principles and Applications for Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel Management
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3 |
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