Emergency Management

Catalog description

This course focuses on the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of the Emergency Management profession and the principles that define effective practice. The starting points are current definitions of Emergency Management, the mission, vision of the profession, and the principles of Emergency Management. The objective is to stimulate discussion of the core values that underline Emergency Management practices that are essential elements in Emergency Management professional education. Case studies, exercises, and discussions will be used to encourage critical review of the philosophy and principles of Emergency Management. Prerequisite(s): HSEC 200 or instructor permission.