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EDTP 650 Professional Internship and Seminar (9)(Formerly OMAT 606.) Prerequisites: EDRS 600 and 605 andEDTP 640. An opportunity to apply the concepts, techniques,methods, and theories learned in previous coursework and fieldbasedexperiences through a professional internship. Internshipactivities require completing observations, activities, and clinicalpractice in an approved secondary classroom appropriate forthe selected subject area certification, under the supervision ofa school-based mentor and university field supervisor. Weeklyseminar meetings establish a learning community that assures acontinuing support system and provides a forum for feedbackand discussion of common readings, experiences, questions, andissues. An electronic portfolio is completed.EMAN (Emergency Management)EMAN 600 Comprehensive Crisis and EmergencyManagement (3)An analysis of all hazards, phases (mitigation, preparedness,response, and recovery), and actors involved in crisis and emergencymanagement. Discussion covers the definition of crises,emergencies, and disasters and concepts and issues in crisis andemergency management. Focus is on developing crisis, contingency,and incident management plans. Current frameworks,management systems, and command systems for organizing aresponse, deploying resources, managing the response organization,supporting crisis communication, and making decisionsin a turbulent environment are examined. Topics are discussedfrom U.S. and international perspectives.EMAN 610 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (3)An examination of risk, hazard, and vulnerability. Topicsinclude systematic hazard risk assessment, risk mitigation(reduction), risk transfer, and risk analysis. Discussion coverscontemporary approaches to risk assessment and managementof naturally or technologically induced hazards. Environmentalhazard assessment is also examined. Seminal works published inthe area are reviewed.EMAN 620 Information Technology in EmergencyManagement (3)An overview of the role of information in crisis and responsemanagement. Discussion covers disaster and crisis informationrequirements; information technologies and decision supporttools applied to crisis, disaster, and emergency management;and information problems encountered during emergencies.Tools used include the global positioning system (GPS), geographicalinformation systems (GIS), computer hardware, andhazard and emergency management-related software packages,as well as decision analysis methods. Assignments include practicalcase studies.EMAN 630 Crisis Communication for Emergency Managers (3)An exploration of current strategies and tactics for managingthe range of communication responsibilities and issues that ariseduring a variety of crisis situations. Traditional and new mediamethods for analyzing crisis and communications managementissues (including the use of current technologies) are appliedusing relevant public relations research, theory, and case examples.A strategic approach is used to better identify issues, goals,stakeholders, messaging, and other aspects involved in developingcommunity-specific public responses to crisis situations.EMAN 670 Seminar in Emergency ManagementLeadership (3)Prerequisite: 30 credits, including all core and specializationcourses for the emergency management specialization (exceptMGMT 670). An examination of successful leadership in managingcrises, disasters, and emergencies through analysis of casestudies. Discussion covers the various characteristics and leadershipstyles most effective in emergency management. Varioustheories, models, historical examples, and practical applicationsare reviewed. Topics include breaking down barriers betweenbureaucratic systems and methods of operation; seeking to createa culture of disaster prevention and preparedness; acquiringresources for risk assessments, plan development, training, andexercising. Ethics and legal issues in emergency managementand the procurement of facilities and supplies are also examined.Focus is on understanding how integrated plans must addressspecific hazards, community vulnerabilities, and risks.w w w.umuc.edu / grad 99