Course Descriptions

Curriculum

Distriubtion Courses 45 credits

You must complete 9 credits in each of the following categories:

• Theology and Philosophy
• Written and Oral Communication
• Science and Mathematics
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities and the Arts

Portfolio Up to 30 credits

Required Major Courses 45 credits

Courses will be offered on a rotating basis over 8-week terms. Students should plan their programs with their advisor to ensure that courses can be completed in the following sequence.

• EMA 205 Overview of Disasters and Complex Emergencies
• EMA 305 Principles of Emergency Management
• EMA 307 Business Continuity Crisis Management
• PSY 311 Psychosocial Isses of Disaster Preparedeness and Recovery
• PHI 353 Biomedical Ethics
• ADM 353 Leadership Development
• EMA 315 International Disaster Management
• EMA 405 Disaster Response Operations and Management I: Mitigations and Preparedness
• EMA 407 Disaster Response Operations and Management II: Response and Recovery
• EMA 409 Hazard Mitigation and Management
• EMA 311 Emergency Management for Homeland Security
• PSY 410 Group Dynamics and Decision-Making
• PUB 404 Concepts and Issues in Public Planning
• PUB 409 Contemporary Issues in Public Safety
• EMA 499 Capstone in Emergency Management

Minimum Total Degree Requirements 120 credits