Emergency/Disaster Response Management Minor

Emergency/Disaster Response Management Minor Program Information

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The Emergency/Disaster Response Management minor has a multidiscipline structure that is designed to allow students to supplement their major degree program with the resident knowledge of reacting to and operating in a rapidly deteriorating environment caused by a major natural or manmade disaster or emergency. For example, students may wish to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Emergency/Disaster Response Management which will enhance their skills and abilities needed when responding to the occurrence of a terrorist attack or the aftermath of an earthquake. Students with the following majors would find this minor to be of particular interest: Criminal Justice, Nursing, Geosciences, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Public Administration, Sports Management, and Engineering Technology.

Emergency/Disaster Response Management Minor: 18 credits

At least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Courses: 15 credits

• COBH 2000 - ESSENTIALS (3 credits)
• COBH 2030 - First Aid and Emergency Care (3 credits)
• COBH 2950 - Emergency/Disaster Preparedness for Home and Community (3 credits)
• COBH 3010 - Injury Prevention (3 credits)
• COBH 3950 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Organizations & Systems (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following:

• COBH 3330 - Cultural Competence and Spirituality in Health Care (3 credits)
• COBH 4707 - International Health: An Overview of Problems and Issues (3 credits)
• ENVH 3500 - Environmental Safety (3 credits)
• ENVH 4207 - Principles of Radiological Health (3 credits)
• ENVH 4727 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (3 credits)