Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management

Catalog description

Introduces students to the growing field of emergency management specifically as applied to disasters and other hazards. Focuses on the most common types of hazards posed to first responders and the four disciplines necessary in preparing for and responding to hazards/disasters and prevention efforts applicable to these same events. Students will critically assess the roles of different agencies in the overall emergency response protocol and strengths and weaknesses of the response of emergency management teams. Click here for the Summer 2026 Schedule of Classes Click here for the Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window)