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• EMGT 603: Tech/Prof Wrtng for Emer Mgmnt

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The emergency-management professional is engaged in an ever-increasing workload involving reporting, budget preparation, grant applications and communicating with the public. This course is designed to enhance the necessary skills for the emergency manager to successfully negotiate the increased demands of the profession. Offered in fall.
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• EMGT 605: Social Dimensions of Disaster

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An overview of the findings of disaster sociology, including, but not limited to, an examination of the social science definition of disaster, the disaster mythology, the impact of the media, organizational challenges during disaster, creating and maintaining a disaster-resilient community, national and international disaster researchers and the research literature. Offered in fall.
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• EMGT 607: Emergency Mntl Hlth and Trauma

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This in-depth course provides the emergency responder with a greater appreciation of the challenges, responses and adjustments encountered by those exposed to disastrous events. Offered in spring.
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• EMGT 609: Disaster Resp & Recov

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An in depth investigation of emergency management practices as applied to response, and short term and long-term community recovery. The course will explore disaster recovery efforts with a foundation of statutory requirements, key concepts, core principles, roles and responsibilities of leadership, of individuals and households to governmental entities and between government and non-government sectors. Prerequisite:    EMGT 601
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• EMGT 614: Natural Hazards Primer

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Natural Science examination of natural or environmental hazards and their associated risks. The overview will include hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and floods. Offered in summer and winter.
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• EMGT 615: Emer Preparedness for Industry

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of industrial and societal risks associated with the manufacture, handling, storing and transporting of biological, chemical, nuclear and radiological materials. Offered in spring.
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• EMGT 616: Terrorism,WMD,Homelnd Security

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A sociological exploration of what terrorism is, why it occurs, prudent approaches to reducing the incidence of terrorism, and failed approaches; the origins and functions of homeland security; the necessity of maintaining an all-hazards approach; and issues surrounding the placement of FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security. WMD history; an overview of the basic known biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear materials likely to be used as weapons; approaches to inoculation and treatment before and after exposure. Offered in spring of odd years.
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• EMGT 617: EMGT: Crisis, Emer, Risk Comm

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Draws on communication theory to examine common challenges and best practices encountered in ernergency, crisis and risk communication situations by public information officers, public authorities, first responders, and health professionals. Provides the opportunity to develop strategies and communication solutions in interpersonal, rnediated, social n1edia, and public contexts. Prerequisite:    EM 601 or permission of the instructor and MSEM director
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• EMGT 618: Humanitrn Rspnse/Intl Disastrs

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  International organizations and the challenges and experiences they commonly encounter in mitigating and responding to disaster events; considers if a global economy, global village will help or hinder future efforts. Offered in summer of odd years.
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• EMGT 619: Emergency Management Planning

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  In-depth analysis of planning methodologies and constructs as well as pitfalls and limiting factors in the development and execution of emergency management plans at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. Origins of emergency management planning, applicable policies and legislation, historical incident review and analysis, contemporary and emerging planning doctrine, and advanced planning concepts.
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