Introduction to emergency management theories and practices that are critical in the emergency management profession. Covers the phases of emergency management, human and political aspects, the importance of effective resource management, environmental concerns, and the threats and hazard identification and risk assessment process that is important to emergency management organizations. Introduces participants to issues related to managing personnel, including volunteers, workforce diversity, decision-making, leadership, and stresses critical thinking skills.
Prerequisites: Only open to students admitted into the MA in Public Service Leadership (PSLD-MA).
Outcomes: Knowledge of theory, organizational functions and structures, phases of emergency management, resource management, ethics, politics, and threats and hazards; Develops ability to solve complex problems and engaged with a wide variety of organizations that support emergency management.
Prerequisites: Only open to students admitted into the MA in Public Service Leadership (PSLD-MA).
Outcomes: Knowledge of theory, organizational functions and structures, phases of emergency management, resource management, ethics, politics, and threats and hazards; Develops ability to solve complex problems and engaged with a wide variety of organizations that support emergency management.