Effective: Fall 2008
Last Updated: 7/8/14
College of Applied Science and Technology
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Certificate – 223102C
https://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/1817755.pdf
The following information has official approval of the College of Applied Science & Technology, but is intended only as a
guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number
of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites,
among others.
The discipline of emergency management continues to evolve. Emergency management is becoming more complex and there
is a demand for well-educated individuals in both the private and public sectors.
These courses provide emergency management foundations which can be applied to many careers including but not limited to :
crisis management, business continuity, health services, public administration, political science, geography, homeland security,
communications, and computer information systems or related areas. The courses offered provide emergency management
skills useful in many careers whether as a student or a practitioner looking to expand their knowledge. The granting of this
certificate does not require completion of a degree.
The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Emergency Management” and must be completed with a minimum grade point
average of 2.0 over-all for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record.
Course
2235:305
2235:350
2235:370
2235:xxx
Electives
2235:320
Principles of Emergency Management
Credit Hours
3
Emergency Response, Preparedness &
Planning
Hazard Processes for Emergency
Management
Emergency Management Electives
12
Total Credits for Degree
21
Emergency Management Business
3
Prerequisites
2235:305
3
Credit Hours
3
2235:305 & 350
Prerequisites
2235:355
Emergency Management Research Methods
and Applications
3
2235:305 & 350
2235:360
2235:380
2235:385
Introduction to Terrorism
Disaster Victims: Casualties and Recoveries
Disasters in Film and Media
3
3
3
2235:305 & 350
2235:305 & 350
2235:401
2235:405
2235:410
2235:490
Crisis Leadership
Hazard Prevention and Mitigation
Disaster Relief and Recovery
Current Topics in Emergency Management
3
3
3
3
2235:350
2235:305 & 350
PROGRAM CONTACT
Program Lead Faculty Dr. Stacy Willett, at 330-972-8317, POLSKY 161; e-mail at [email protected]