Faculty: Vocational School The Disaster and Emergency Management major prepares students to manage and respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and crises. Students gain skills in emergency planning, risk assessment, crisis communication, disaster response, and recovery strategies. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand disaster and emergency management principles. - Develop emergency planning and preparedness skills. - Learn risk assessment and mitigation techniques. - Explore crisis communication and public information strategies. - Analyze disaster response and recovery operations. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through simulations and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Disaster and Emergency Management** - Overview of principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Emergency Planning and Preparedness** - Fundamentals of developing and implementing emergency plans. 3. **Risk Assessment and Mitigation** - Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. 4. **Crisis Communication and Public Information** - Strategies for communicating during crises. 5. **Disaster Response Operations** - Principles of managing disaster response. 6. **Recovery and Resilience Planning** - Methods for planning and implementing recovery efforts. 7. **Emergency Management Law and Policy** - Understanding legal and policy frameworks. 8. **Hazard Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment** - Techniques for analyzing hazards and assessing vulnerabilities. 9. **Incident Command System (ICS)** - Principles of the Incident Command System. 10. **Technology in Emergency Management** - Use of technology and information systems in emergency management. 11. **International Disaster Management** - Exploration of global disaster management practices. 12. **Practical Exercises and Simulations** - Real-world experiences through emergency management exercises. 13. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in emergency management agencies or related organizations. 14. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying disaster and emergency management skills. **Assessment Methods:** - Principles analyses - Emergency planning projects - Risk assessment projects - Crisis communication projects - Disaster response projects - Recovery planning projects - Law and policy projects - Hazard 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" - "Hazard Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment" - "Incident Command System (ICS)" - "Technology in Emergency Management" - "International Disaster Management" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of public administration, emergency services, and an interest in disaster and emergency management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Disaster and Emergency Management. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) - Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) - Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) - Certifications in specific emergency management software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring emergency managers, public safety officials, disaster response specialists, and professionals seeking careers in emergency management agencies, public safety departments, government organizations, non-profit entities, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in disaster and emergency management, supporting careers in various roles within emergency management agencies, public safety departments, government organizations, non-profit entities, and related fields.