Socio-Psychological Dimensions of an Emergency Event

Catalog description

This course focuses on the sociological, psychological, and physiological human responses to emergency and disaster related events and looks at the role that the emergency manager plays to mitigate disasters using social and behavioral practices. You will analyze the role of the emergency manager in determining community risks and how to design a response plan based on psychological and sociological theories. You will also investigate the use of technology to better understand the social-psychological components of a large-scale emergency or disaster.