PLS 355 - Emergencies, Disasters and Catastrophes

Credit Hours: 3
This survey course is designed to examine the wide range of public safety-related incidents from the daily emergencies handled by local government through disasters on the state levels to catastrophes on the national and international levels. The students will examine how these terms are defined, the role of public safety agencies (governmental, NPA and private) and how these incidents occurred and are managed. Students will be familiarized with various public safety services provided by municipal, state, and federal agencies. They will explore, via lectures, discussions, videos and readings, the provision of services, the role of public safety managers, municipal managers and elected officials.

Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Demand