Risk and Emergency Management Certificate

Program: Certificate in Risk and Emergency Management
Division of Public and Environmental Affairs

Neff Hall 260 ~ 260-481-6351 ~ www.ipfw.edu/spea/

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

The certificate in Risk and Emergency Management will inform and enhance the knowledge base and skills level of those who are responsible for managing risks and emergencies.

The certificate in risk and emergency management is recommended for students from any major that, during their careers, may directly or indirectly be involved in managing emergencies and disasters. Students need not be enrolled in a degree program to complete this certificate.

To earn the certificate, students must complete at least 11 credit hours as residency credits at IPFW. A grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required in all course work credited toward the certificate.

Program Requirements

CS 292 - Intermediate Topics in Computer Science Cr. 2-3.
Approved topic: Technology and Emergency Management (SPEA V465, GIS Mapping, may be taken as substitute)
HSC 499 - Special Topics in Health Sciences Cr. 2-6.
SOC S410 - Advanced Topics in Social Organization Cr. 3.
Approved Topic: The Social Dimension of Disasters (SPEA J370, The Social and Mental Health Dimensions of Disasters, may be taken as a substitute)
SPEA V275 - Introduction to Emergency Management Cr. 3.
SPEA V387 - Public Administration and Emergency Management Cr. 3.
SPEA V389 - Risk and Hazard Mitigation Cr. 3.

And Select One of the Following:

POLS Y200 - Contemporary Political Topics Cr. 1-6,
POLS Y401 - Studies in Political Science Cr. 3.

Risk and Emergency Management Certificate

Program: Certificate in Risk and Emergency Management Division of Public and Environmental Affairs

Program Requirements

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Total Credits: 21

Program: Certificate in Risk and Emergency Management
Division of Public and Environmental Affairs