CJMS-MS-EMMGT - Emergency & Crisis Management

Formal Title

Emergency & Crisis Management

Degree Type

Master of Science

Overview

The Emergency and Crisis Management concentration provides students with a core knowledge of emergency management related concepts, theories, and principles through an in depth analysis of past and current emergency management policies, practices, and events. Students explore the nature of disasters, the complexities of disaster response operations, and the roles and responsibilities of various emergency management personnel. They also gain an understanding of common post-disaster problems and how the emergency management community can overcome these challenges. The concentration prepares graduates for work in the protective services industries, corrections, policing, and in corporations as emergency management directors, risk management specialists, or information security specialists.

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Learning Outcomes

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Goal 1: Master the Field of Criminal Justice

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: identify and analyze disciplinary concepts; demonstrate a critical grasp of the issues related to diversity in the field of Criminal Justice; discuss in-depth and analyze the ethical and moral values of the profession.

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Goal 2: Analytic Thinking

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: compare and discriminate between issues in the discipline; summarize and critique the research and theories in the field; use concepts, theories and one's own experience to identify and assess critical challenges in the field.

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Goal 3: Practice-focused Research

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: use and apply effective research and quantitative reasoning skills; design an effective research strategy to investigate issues/challenges in the field; analyze and evaluate research findings and develop effective and workable recommendations; apply findings of research to improve and inform the practice of Criminal Justice.

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Goal 4: Communication

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: analyze a situation and develop effective communication strategies utilizing appropriate communication mediums; identify potential causes to communication breakdowns and design and implement solutions; identify and shape communication to target audience and stakeholders.

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Goal 5: Leadership

Objective

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: identify and evaluate qualities of effective leadership; anticipate and recognize emerging trends and/or challenges in the field of Criminal Justice. Develop and motivate people and teams to meet emerging trends and challenges; demonstrate a critical understanding of financial, human and technical resources needed to manage and implement change.