Coursework

2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami DamageStudents in the Emergency and Environmental Management Concentration study the history and organization of the emergency management system in the United States, as well as how social vulnerability and development influence how people experience disaster in a global context. Students explore the intersection of politics, justice, and social movements in a consideration of environmental sociology and management. They examine the human and social dynamics of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The particular sequence of courses students take in these areas is tailored to their career interests. In addition to core requirements, our students often take classes related to risk, health care, welfare and society, public policy, mass communications, and social geography, among others.

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