Upper Iowa University - Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management

Upper Iowa University is offering a Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management. In our post 9/11 world, our nation’s need for preparedness requires trained and dedicated professionals. A certificate in EDM prepares you to take the lead in the critical work of responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and civil emergencies. This certificate enhances the ability of first responders, as well as local and state planning agencies, to handle crises. The collegial environment and individual attention we provide creates the conditions for you to unlock your potential.

The EDM certificate consists of 15 semester credits.

Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management Curriculum PA 306 Principles of Emergency Management 3 credits PA 320 Political & Policy Basis of Emergency Management 3 credits PA 332 Emergency Preparedness & Planning 3 credits PA 346 Disaster Response & Recovery 3 credits Choose one of the following: PA 404 Integrated Emergency Management 3 credits PSY/SOC 409 Psychology of Disaster 3 credits PA 414 Principles of Practice of Hazards Mitigation 3 credits BA 449 Business & Industrial Crisis Management 3 credits Total: 15 credits

Credits earned for the Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management may be applied toward the Bachelor of Science in Emergency & Disaster Management at Upper Iowa University.

Upper Iowa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/).

For more information:

Contact: Lindsey Haas Center for Distance Education Upper Iowa University PO Box 1861 Fayette, IA 52142 Ph: 800.603.3756 Email: [email protected]

Additional Information: www.uiu.edu

Additional Phone: 563-425-5667 Update: 10/10/11

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