Curriculum

The multi-disciplinary EHEM curriculum (18 s.h.) consists of four required courses (12 s.h.) and two electives to be selected from a list of five options (6 s.h.). The four required courses and the third elective (an internship or independent project in emergency management) may be contracted with a faculty member in any of the four participating departments. A list of suggested related courses is also provided, as students are encouraged to complete their general education requirements by using as many of the suggested courses as possible. The curriculum for the proposed minor includes the following:

Academic Minor Form

The academic minor form is an online form, visit the link and click on Academic Program Change Request.

Learning Goals
The following learning goals have been established for the program. Upon completing the Minor in Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management (EHEM), the student will be able to do the following:

1. Identify and explain the various types of hazards and disaster agents, both natural and human-made, that are encountered in the modern world.
2. Explain the behavioral and organizational challenges faced when one attempts to mitigate, prepare for, or respond to hazardous situations and disastrous events.
3. Outline the process through which a community may enhance its hazards mitigation and response.
4. Demonstrate the ability to access and use relevant technologies, e.g., Geographic Information Systems and relevant web sites.
5. Demonstrate the ability to identify and interact with academic specialists and practitioners, and to identify their professional organizations and publications.