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Emergency Management and Disaster Science Minors

Emergency Management and Disaster Science offers three minors. Each minor provides an in depth cross section of its corresponding profession. Students will gain valuable information that will enhance their primary field of study as well as their marketability in the workforce.

Emergency Management

The Emergency Management minor is designed for students with an interest in applying emergency management principles to their area of study. Emergency Management complements many majors, including Criminology and Criminal Justice, Engineering, Business and Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Geography, Information Technology, and many more. The minor requires 18 credit hours.

EMGT 1000 Introduction to Emergency Management
EMGT 2020 Emergency Management Strategies and Communications (NIMS)
EMGT 2050 Political and Legal Foundations in Emergency Services
EMGT 3040 Preparedness Planning and Risk Mitigation
EMGT 3080 Intra- and Non-Governmental Organizations and Cooperation
EMGT 4060 Disaster Response and Recovery

Fire Service Management

The Fire Service Management minor provides expertise in emergency fire response, and prepares students for the management of fire service and public safety personnel, physical and financial resources, and risk identification. The minor is a stepping-stone for those interested in careers related to fire. The minor requires 18 credit hours.

EMGT 1000 Introduction to Emergency Management
FSMT 2200 Codes and Inspections
FSMT 2410 Fire Strategies and Tactics
FSMT 3350 Fire Prevention Organization and Management
FSMT 3680 Analytical Approaches to Public Service Protection
FSMT 4450 Fire and Emergency Services Administration

A concentration in Fire Service Management is also available within the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management.

Tribal Management and Emergency Services

The Tribal Management and Emergency Services minor prepares students to work with Native Nations. Students will be prepared to assist Native communities plan for, respond to and recover from man made and natural disasters and emergencies. The minor requires 18 credit hours.

EMGT 1150 Introduction to Tribal Emergency Management
EMGT 2060 Foundational Indian Law and Policy Issues
EMGT 2500 Disasters and Vulnerable Populations
EMGT 3020 Federal/Tribal Government to Government Relations
EMGT 4020 Protecting and Sustaining Tribal Economies
EMGT 4050 Contemporary Issues in Tribal Management and Emergency Services

A certificate in Tribal Management and Emergency Services is available.

A concentration in Tribal Management and Emergency Services is also available within the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management.

In addition to the required courses, a grade of "C-" or better is required in each course.

Declare a Minor

Interested students should meet with their academic advisor, complete the Change of Academic Program form, and have it signed by the Emergency Management and Disaster Science academic advisor in 114 CPACS.

Contact Information

For additional information or if you have any questions contact the Emergency Management and Disaster Science Academic Advisor, at 402.554.4900.

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