PADM 5610 - Disaster Preparedness and Management

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Public Administration

Description:

5610. Context of Emergency Management. 3 hours. Examination of the theory and practice of emergency management. Particular emphasis is given to the major issues affecting emergency management, including strategies to promote planning for mitigating disasters. Emphasis is on the evolving role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and local government, and emergency managers in the disaster management arena.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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