PADM 6620 - Challenges of Disaster Response

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Public Administration

Description:

6620. Challenges of Disaster Response. 3 hours. Focuses on a variety of problems that arise before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. Such challenges include warnings and evacuations, the convergence of people and material toward the disaster site, and working with the media, among others. The objective is to develop sufficient familiarity with these subjects to be able to address them with authority in professional settings. As a consequence, the course will emphasize analysis and critical consideration of emergency management challenges and the related literature.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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