How
would a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Emergency Management
benefit me?
There is a nationwide effort within the Emergency Management industry
today toward requiring bachelor’s degrees for professionals working
in the field. This translates into more jobs in the future requiring
advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and academic preparation
– in short, a college degree. A degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay will give you the edge you need to compete and succeed.
So, my bachelor’s degree is
in “Emergency Management?”
The degree itself is in Interdisciplinary Studies and you can earn
either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Applied Studies (B.A.S.).
Students use the Emergency Management courses to serve as their Area
of Emphasis toward a University of Wisconsin bachelor’s
degree.
What is the “Area of Emphasis?”
The Area of Emphasis serves as the main focus of your degree. The Emergency
Management Emphasis will provide you with the skills and credentials
necessary to work and advance in the field.
Are classes offered on weekends
and on the internet?
Yes! This program offers most classes on weekends, one Saturday per
month, with classes generally meeting 3-4 times throughout the semester,
both at UW-Green Bay and at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton.
Classes specific to the Emergency Management Area of Emphasis are offered
on Friday evenings and all day Saturday at UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh.
We also offer nearly 40% of our courses online,
allowing students from all over Wisconsin to earn their degree.
UW-Green Bay’s Adult Degree
Program will:
- Provide you with the University of Wisconsin degree that you deserve
- Allow you to study at a pace that works for you, your family, and
your job
- Allow you to easily incorporate your Emergency Management Certificate
right into your degree program
- Offer your classes on Saturdays and over the internet, with access
to evening and daytime classes, as well
- Place you in small classes for a more personalized learning experience
- Transfer in your college-level credits for eligible classes
- Offer credit by testing and for prior learning
- Provide financial aid opportunities for eligible students
Can I get Financial Aid?
Yes you can! Students in the Adult Degree Program are eligible to apply
for Federal Financial aid, as well as for a number of scholarships made
available only to our adult students.
Required Courses
Disaster Recovery
Examine disaster recovery in isolation from and in relation to the
preparedness, response and mitigation phases of comprehensive emergency
management. Explore the short and long term effects of disasters, as
well as the process of putting families, businesses, and communities
back together. The class will also identify the importance of reconstruction,
relocation, and regulations in reducing future disaster vulnerability.
Political and Policy Dimensions of Emergency Management
This course considers the political and policy environment in which
emergency management is practiced. This course is based squarely within
the realm of government.
Principles and Practices of Emergency Management
The overall objective of the course is to examine the theories, principles,
and practices of emergency management. The philosophy of comprehensive
emergency management will be discussed with the four attendant steps,
which include mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. In addition,
legal issues involving state and federal laws affecting emergency operations
will be studied.
Strategic Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Implementation
Strategic planning and budgeting is a very important component in emergency
planning and mitigation. Gain knowledge on how to acquire and allocate
resources and gain long-term support.
Principles and Practice of Disaster Response Operations and
Management
The purpose of this course is to uncover the principles that promote
effective disaster response operations in emergency management. Examine
the roles and responsibilities of the players in a crisis event. Various
problems associated with response operations will be identified such
as: inadequate preparedness measures, safety and site security, politics,
communications, coordination and record keeping.
Admission requirements
You have the option of taking this certificate program for undergraduate
or graduate credit. For undergraduate credit you must be a graduate
of a recognized high school or have a high school equivalent. Graduate
credit can be earned if you hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution. Admission to the University is required for certificate
program participants. If you have attended UW-Green Bay, you must reapply
unless you have been enrolled during the preceding semester. The application
form is posted on our website or you can receive one by calling us.
Who do I contact for more information?
Eric Craver, Program Manager
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Adult Degree Programs; MAC C332
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001
Phone: (920) 465-2577 or (800) 621-2313
Fax: (920) 465-2643
E-mail: cravere@uwgb.edu
Website: www.uwgb.edu/adultdegrees
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