HEM356 Emergency Management
Description
This course introduces students to the growing field of Emergency Management. The course presents theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management, focusing on the attendant steps which include mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and provides a conceptual overview of planning as a means to achieve those goals. Analyses of past disasters will be presented along with their impact on policy formation; leading up to the current FEMA all-hazards approach. The career, role, duties, and importance of the emergency manager will be discussed. Scenarios are also used to self-test students throughout the course.
Prerequisites
This course does not require any prerequisites.
Sections
| Term Dates | Term & Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 | Summer II - 8 Week | Online |
| August 31, 2026 to October 25, 2026 | Fall I - 8 Week | Online |
| January 4, 2027 to February 28, 2027 | Spring I - 8 Week | Online |
| May 3, 2027 to June 27, 2027 | Summer I - 8 Week | Online |
