College: Professional School

The Disaster and Emergency Management major prepares students to manage natural disasters, emergencies, and crises and respond to them. Students gain skills in emergency planning, risk assessment, crisis communication, disaster response, and recovery strategies.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of disaster and emergency management.
• Develop skills in emergency planning and preparedness.
• Learn risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Explore crisis communication strategies and public information.
• Analyze disaster response and recovery operations.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Gain practical experience through simulations and internships.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Management - Overview of principles, history, and industry trends.
2. Emergency Planning and Preparedness - Basics of developing and implementing emergency plans.
3. Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
4. Crisis Communication and Public Information - Communication strategies during crises.
5. Disaster Response Operations - Principles of disaster response management.
6. Recovery and Resilience Planning - Methods of planning and implementing recovery efforts.
7. Emergency Management Law and Policy - Understanding legal and policy frameworks.
8. Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment - Techniques for risk analysis and vulnerability assessment.
9. Incident Command System - Principles of the Incident Command System.
10. Technology in Emergency Management - Using technology and information systems in emergency management.
11. International Disaster Management - Exploring global disaster management practices.
12. Practical Exercises and Simulations - Real-world experiences through emergency management exercises.
13. Practical/Applied Training - Real-world experiences in emergency management agencies or related organizations.
14. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying disaster and emergency management skills.

Assessment Methods:

• Principle Analysis
• Emergency Planning Projects
• Risk Assessment Projects
• Crisis Communication Projects
• Disaster Response Projects
• Recovery Planning Projects
• Law and Policy Projects
• Risk Analysis Projects
• ICS Projects
• Technology Projects
• International Disaster Management Projects
• Simulation Reports
• Internship Reports
• Capstone Projects and Presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Management"
• "Emergency Planning and Preparedness"
• "Risk Assessment and Mitigation"
• "Crisis Communication and Public Information"
• "Disaster Response Operations"
• "Recovery and Resilience Planning"
• "Emergency Management Law and Policy"
• "Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment"
• "Incident Command System (ICS)"
• "Technology in Emergency Management"
• "International Disaster Management"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge in general management, emergency services, and an interest in disaster and emergency management.

Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in disaster and emergency management.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Certifications in specific emergency management programs and technologies

Target Audience:

Aspiring emergency managers, public safety officers, disaster response specialists, and professionals seeking careers in emergency management agencies, public safety departments, government organizations, nonprofit entities, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in disaster and emergency management and support careers in various roles within emergency management agencies, public safety departments, government organizations, nonprofit entities, and related fields.