The Bachelor of Science in Disaster Relief and Emergency Management program at Columbia International University will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to global crises with Christian compassion, service and witness. Drawing on a foundation of Intercultural Studies, you will learn how to communicate effectively across cultures and understand different perspectives. From there, you will receive practical training in crisis response, team management and long-term relief and development.
You will learn how to respond quickly and efficiently to natural disasters and other emergencies, while also working to address the root causes of these crises. Our program will provide you with the opportunity to develop practical skills in project management, logistics and community development, all of which are essential for effective disaster relief and emergency management. As a student in this program, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced practitioners in the field, gaining hands-on experience that will prepare you for a career in disaster relief and emergency management. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in your local community or around the world, the Bachelor of Science in Disaster Relief and Emergency Management at CIU will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to make a lasting impact.
Campus
January 3, 2025
120
School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry
ABHE, SACSCOC
This course focuses on practical training that equips you to respond to disasters and crises with Christian compassion.
You will learn how to manage teams and resources, as well as how to work on longer-term relief and development projects.
By understanding cultures and communicating effectively cross-culturally, you will be better equipped to respond to disasters and crises in diverse communities around the world
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
In this course, you will uncover the principles that promote effective disaster response operations and management. You will review the divergent approaches to disaster response operations (e.g., command and control vs. networking and problem solving). You will learn how to provide an effective response for the affected population and an overview of disaster response functions such as implementing the emergency operations plan, warning, evacuation, search and rescue, emergency medical care/mass casualties, mass fatalities, sheltering and mass care, donations management, damage assessment, the disaster declaration process, media relations/public information, individual and public assistance, and critical incident stress debriefing.
In this course, you will study a broad overview of both pre- and post-disaster recovery planning which enables communities, families, individuals, and, ultimately, a nation, to effectively and efficiently repair or reconstruct components of their community and regain stability in the wake of disasters. You will learn about the U.S. National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), including its organizational structure, the Federal-local interface, the NDRF-specific assessment process, the six Recovery Support Functions (RSFs), and other related topics.
In this course, you will learn effective techniques to assist communities in building resilience to hazards. You will develop skills in formulating programs to strengthen resilience and assessing existing and emerging community conditions that contribute to vulnerability to hazards. You will learn to work with and effectively communicate with stakeholders and work as a member of a problem-solving team to lessen the future vulnerability of communities.
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