PADM 6635 - Disaster Research Methods

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Public Administration

Description:

6635. Disaster Research Methods. 3 hours. Provides an examination of methods that can be applied in the study of disasters. The course will focus on qualitative methods, with specific attention given to social-scientific methods which can be applied to the study of events in the pre-disaster, during-disaster, and post-disaster time frame. This seminar will take an interdisciplinary approach to explore the challenges and opportunities of qualitative disaster research with an emphasis on skills that can be applied to disaster field research. The course will enable students to understand the scope of qualitative methods available and to consider the range of activities necessary to perform disaster field research.

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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