The Emergency and Disaster Management major offers preparation and qualifications for work in government, non-profit, and private emergency response organizations. Fieldwork within a rigorous academic program helps ensure graduates are knowledgeable, proficient, and experienced.
Objectives:
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- Evidence competence in the field of emergency and disaster management in preparation for private or public-sector employment.
- Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of emergency and disaster management for saving lives and property from the impacts of crises, emergencies, and disasters.
- Integrate a Christian worldview into critical thinking and decision-making related to the field of emergency and disaster management.
- Analyze the existing and desired structure, climate, and culture of organizations whose focus is emergency and disaster management.
- Analyze an organization’s operation and provide recommendations for improvement.
