Apr 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Bulletin (Review Copy) 
    
2025-2026 Academic Bulletin (Review Copy) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Emergency Management Graduate Certificate


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The Emergency Management Graduate Certificate prepares students to effectively respond to and manage crises across all types of hazards, from natural disasters to human-made incidents. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the program covers aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Students will build skills in assessing risks, developing response plans, managing operations during emergencies, and implementing recovery strategies. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with government agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders, as well as ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership. Graduates will be equipped to manage complex emergency situations at local, state, and national levels, with a focus on saving lives, protecting property, and building resilient communities. Students will be encouraged to apply what they learn in the certificate courses with other graduate studies or professional activities.

Delivery: The program is available in face-to-face format on the main campus as well as online.

Student Learning Outcomes


At the end of the program a student will be able to:

  • Explain the basic philosophy and concepts of Emergency Preparedness (SOCI408)
  • Understand and describe the emergency planning process including development, dissemination, implementation, and credentialing (SOCI445)
  • Explain the phases and operations of disaster response and recovery (SOCI449)
  • Identify and develop plans to mitigate hazards at various community levels (SOCI478)

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