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Course Descriptions — Emergency Management (EMGT)
EMGT 302 Concepts of Emergency Management (3)
An introduction to emergency management at the global, national, regional, state, and local levels. Topics include preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The history of emergency management is reviewed, and its future in government and industry is discussed.
EMGT 304 Emergency Response Preparedness and Planning (3)
A study of the planning process and format and response procedures for disasters and emergency events. Topics include risk assessment, modeling, hazard analysis, vulnerability assessment, and response capability assessment. Discussion also covers the evaluation of plans and the use of exercises to improve and implement plans.
EMGT 306 Political and Policy Issues in Emergency Management (3)
Prerequisite: EMGT 302 or EMGT 304. An examination of the legal and regulatory principles, policies, and issues that affect emergency management. Emphasis is on how emergency management policy and legislation is developed and maintained on international, national, regional, state, and local levels.
EMGT 308 Exercise and Evaluation Programs (3)
Prerequisites: EMGT 302 (or EMGT 304) and 306. An examination of the role of disaster exercises in emergency management and business crisis management programs. Focus is on designing, conducting, and evaluating disaster exercises. Topics include the current federal focus on response and intelligence exercises. Best practices are used to understand the application of “lessons learned” and after-action reports to support continuous improvement.
EMGT 310 Continuity of Operations Planning and Implementation (3)
An exploration of the process for developing, implementing, exercising, and evaluating continuity of operations for both government and industry. Emphasis is on being able to continue to supply services to constituents and customers while supporting staff and initiating recovery operations.
EMGT 312 Social Dimensions of Disaster (3)
Prerequisite: EMGT 302 or EMGT 304. An examination of the response of the public and individuals to disaster-related issues such as disaster warnings, evacuations, relocations, civil unrest, loss of family and property, and recovery activities. Emphasis is on preparing the community through effective programs and public information. Discussion also covers the impact of disasters on response organizations and personnel.
EMGT 404 Planning and Response for Catastrophic Disasters (3)
Prerequisites: EMGT 302 (or EMGT 304) and 306. An examination of the preparation for and the response to disasters beyond the capability of the available resources from geographical, international, national, or local perspectives. Recent case studies are used to determine the characteristics of a catastrophic disaster; the special issues of response and recovery; and preparation issues on international, national, and local levels.
EMGT 486A Internship in Emergency Management Through Co-op (3)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 246). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in emergency management. At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to emergency management and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 credits in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 credits toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).
EMGT 486B Internship in Emergency Management Through Co-op (6)
Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (program requirements are listed on p. 246). An opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience in emergency management. At least 20 hours per week must be devoted to new tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; five to eight new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to emergency management and that continues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn up to 15 credits in all internship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 credits toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).