This concentration enhances the capabilities of people working in federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies, and the public and private sectors in order to minimize the impact of disasters on the American public. The coursework places a particular emphasis on how the various institutions involved in disaster responses can work together in emergencies to save lives and protect property.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)
In addition to completing the 24 credits of required courses for the MPA, students receiving this concentration choose their 4 elective courses (12 credits) from the following.
- PUAD 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 637, 727, 731, 738; BIOD 723, 752; COMM 637; PUBP 742, 754, 758
PUAD 794 Internship and PUAD 796 Directed Reading and Research may be applied to the concentration when content is appropriate and with prior written approval of the MPA director. Other courses may also be applied to the concentration with prior written approval of the director.
Students may declare only one concentration.
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.