Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management in Public Administration

Overview:

The graduate certificate for Disaster Management in Public Administration is an online embedded certificate within the Masters of Public Administration Program.  The certificate is designed for students whose goal is to work with local disaster management organizations to state and federal organizations GEMA, FEMA, and Homeland Security.  Through the certificate, students will receive training in how to effectively create, recommend, and implement plans to mitigate disasters. 

Learning: Outcomes:

1. Recognize the theoretical foundations of disaster management.
2. Assess and evaluate disaster management policies.
3. Recommend and create disaster management strategies.

Admission:

Admissions to the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management in Public Administration will be contingent on the applicant being a graduate student with good academic standing with the University of West Georgia OR by meeting the admissions criteria for the Masters of Public Administration.