Location
Florida, USA.
Degree
Certificate.
Description
This certificate consists of five upper division online courses in emergency and disaster management, totalling 15 credits. An internship course, providing a practical component with a suitable organization, is also offered as an option. The course allows students to examine various emergency management theories, concepts and contemporary practices, thereby providing an understanding of crisis within an intergovernmental framework.
Themes
Hazards, Disasters, Emergency management, Social vulnerability, Homeland security, Business and industry crisis management.
Target audience
Disaster management professionals.
Admission requirement
Students must have completed a high school diploma or GED and must have at least four years of full-time work experience, or must have completed an associate degree and then worked full-time for one year.
Frequency
Annual
Language
English.
Application procedure
Completed application form, current resume, personal statement or essay, a letter of recommendation from high school counsellor or teacher, high school transcripts, SAT / ACT scores, Non-refundable USD 35.00 application fee. International students are also required to submit their TOEFL sores. pplications can be submitted online. For further information please see admission section.
Scholarship
Different sources of financial aid are available for domestic and international students, for details please see financial aid section.
Tuition and cost
Subject to change, please consult university home page.
Deadline
Subject to change, please consult university home page.
Contact
Ms. Pamela Monaco, Dean
College of Arts & Sciences, Lynn University
Freiburger Residence Hall
3601 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL. 33431, USA
Tel: +1 561 237 7200, 561 237 7290
Email: jlounders@lynn.edu; pmonaco@lynn.edu