Introduction

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The minor in Emergency Management allows students to learn how emergency management aims to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards, including disasters. Public servants respond to emergencies but also focus on preparedness, mitigation, resilience, and recovery. Students will be prepared to apply this knowledge in careers with government and nonprofit agencies.

Program Delivery

• All courses are offered on campus, online, and in remote and hybrid formats.

Declaring This Minor

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General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the school offering the certificate. 

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Program Requirements

1. The minor in Emergency Management requires 18 credit hours of coursework.
2. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 cumulate GPA in this program.
3. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy the certificate requirements.
4. This program must be completed within 3 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
PUAD 4010	Public Service in Emergency Management and Homeland Security	3
PUAD 4012	Principles of Emergency Management	3
GEOG 2202	Hazards to Disasters: Perception and Management	3
GEOG 4230	Hazard Mitigation and Vulnerability Assessment	3
Elective Courses		6
Select two elective courses from the list below or select unlisted courses that have been approved in advance by the program director.
GEOG 2080	Introduction to Mapping and Map Analysis
GEOG 4080	Introduction to GIS
CRJU 4450	Homeland Security
Total Hours		18