The emergency and crisis management certificate provides students with an opportunity for a concentrated study of the disaster management cycle, including emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. The certificate is open to students from all majors who want to learn more in this exciting area of study especially in an age of dense population, increased terrorism, unpredictable weather and high public expectations of risk reduction and public leadership.
Degree Requirements
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- PAD4390 - Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness (3)
- PAD4392 - Emergency Management and Homeland Security (3)
- PAD4395 - Disaster Response and Recovery (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- PAD4351 - Issues in Environmental Program Management (3)
- PAD4712 - Information Systems for Public Managers and Planners (3)
- DSC4012 - Terrorism (3)
- DSC4013 - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice (3)
Grand Total Credits: 12
Foreign Language Requirements
Other Requirements
- Students must earn a "C-" (1.75) or better in each course.
- Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.0 in the certificate.
- At least 9 hours used in the certificate must be earned at UCF within the School of Public Administration.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Internship or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the certificate without prior approval.
