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Emergency Management Disaster Science, Certificate


Emergency Management Disaster Science (1749)


  • Graduate
  • Science and Engineering
  • Geography & Geology

Overview

The certificate program in Emergency Management Disaster Science is designed to provide students with a strong technical knowledge base of the essential concepts of Incident Management. The program is designed as either a standalone certificate or for interdisciplinary incorporation into existing Masters, and Doctorate programs in Science and Engineering, Education, Leadership, and other disciplines.  

Program Admission

Graduate Studies Admission

Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

All students must complete the core courses or equivalent transfer coursework approved by program advisor.  Students who are pursuing the  "stand alone"  certificate, must complete the require elective graduate seminar for a total of 12 hours.

Course List
Required Courses
EMDS 500Emergency Management Policy and Practices3
EMDS 501Understanding Natural and Technological Disaster Risks 1, 23
or EOHS 595 Public Health Management of Disasters
EMDS 502Terrorism, Violence, Resiliency, and Response3
EMDS 503Advanced Disaster Planning, Management, and Preparedness 1, 23
or EOHS 580 Solid and Hazardous Wastes
Total Hours12
1

Students from other disciplines, may substitute up to six graduate credit hours from within their discipline, with the approval of the program coordinator, in lieu of EMDS 501 and/or EMDS 503.

2

EMDS 504 may be substituted for either EMDS 501 or EMDS 503.

Modality: This program is 100% online

 

 


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