Emergency Management Microcredential

What You'll Learn

Lead disaster preparedness, response, & recovery in the Emergency Management microcredential where you will gain valuable knowledge in the distinct phases within emergency management science. First, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of coordination of activities such as hazard and vulnerability assessments, emergency operations planning, strategic mitigation strategies and resource management. Then, you will focus on proactive measures to safeguard lives and assets from natural or man-made disasters and develop a comprehensive emergency management plan. Finally, through case study analysis, you will assess short and long-term recovery strategies and community and organizational resilience for future disasters. The microcredential is intended for working professionals who want to gain additional skills pertaining to the emergency management field.

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Firefighters battle a large building fire.

Online

Delivery

2 semesters

Estimated Time to Complete

12 credits

Stackable

$3,760

Estimated Cost

Required Courses

Prefix	Course Name	Credits
EADM 205	Hazard Assessment and Mitigation	3
EADM 220	Emergency Planning	3
EADM 222	Emergency Management and Response	3
EADM 320	Recovery and Resilience	3

Skills Covered

Basic Emergency Operations Planning
Continuity planning
Defining recovery support functions
Emergency response
Hazard risk assessment
Organizational resilience assessment
Vulnerability assessment

Stackable to Degrees

Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

Costs

SUNY Canton is committed to providing the best education at an affordable cost. Microcredentials are another cost-effective way to build skills with quality courses.

Tuition & Fees