Emergency Management is currently the 5th fastest growing profession in the U.S. Hear from MCNY's MPA in Emergency Management students and faculty about how this difference-making and unique program is enhancing careers and communities.
For centuries, maritime piracy has haunted the shipping lanes of the world. Despite the deployment of large naval task forces and other anti-piracy measures, maritime piracy continues to pose a very real threat to the security and prosperity of the global shipping industry. Here, Professor David Longshore discusses the highlights of a recent Emergency and Disaster Management open house relating to maritime domain protection.
Download the November 2008 issue of the IEMSA-MCNY (International Emergency Management Student Association) Newsletter here.
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Associated Press (January 19, 2007)
Former FEMA director Michael Brown's visit to MCNY on January 19, 2007 garnered wide attention in the national media. The program was widely named and recognized for hosting such a distinguished guest. read article | »
About this Program
The Masters of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management offers
an advanced degree program which covers the critical thinking and decision
making skills necessary to support and supervise comprehensive, integrated
or effective management in the event of natural, system-wide, or human-induced
crises. To accommodate career-changes, as well as professionals working in
the field, classes meet on Friday evenings and Saturday during the day.
Course Offerings
Through assessment of a broad range of modern disasters and complex emergency
situations, the program provides students with cutting-edge skills in the areas
of identification of needs, preparedness, service delivery systems, impact
on communities, decision-making and ethics. This is a 16-month Master’s
degree requiring completion of 45 credits over four semesters of study.
Meet the Faculty
Here are some of the full-time and adjunct professors (who are all practitioners
in their fields). Ours is a highly committed group who not only impart knowledge,
but encourage and nurture students to excel.
Letter from the Dean
Meet Dean Humphrey Crookendale. He sets the course for the program and works
with the faculty and administration to deliver an exceptional learning experience
to every student.
Off-Site Study Component
Included in the tuition and integrated into the curriculum, as part of this
program, students participate in a top-quality, off-site learning program. These 7-10 day programs involve a "hands-on" approach to Emergency and Disaster Management. Past excursions have included 10 days of training and study in Israel at the IMI
Academy for Advanced Security.
Constructive Action
The Constructive Action is the heart of MCNY's Purpose-Centered Education. For
this program, the CA is to work in a group - developing an emergency operations
plan, implementing the plan, and assessing the impact of the plan for an actual
non-profit organization.
Emergency and Disaster Management Blog
Check out the NEW blog from the Director of the Program that gives his take on all issues related to disaster management, homeland security, emergency response... plus much, much more. If you are interested in the field, if you are interested in this program, take a look, leave a comment and share this blog with your friends.
Contact us for more information on the Emergency and Disaster Management Degree program.
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