EDMG548 - Disaster: Human Services and Administration
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This course examines the emergency and disaster management role in caring for people. The roles of the Department of Health and Human Services are examined, along with those of other federal agencies. The course then evaluates the range of threats that could endanger people and society, including war and terrorism. Services supporting physical protection, psychological recovery, and considerations of special populations are analyzed. Crisis interventions are discussed, as well as the concepts of stress management and resiliency.
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Schedule of Classes
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
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Course materials will change for April & beyond sessions. Please email booklist@apus.edu for an updated book list
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Effectively Managing Human Service Organizations, 3rd Ed
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141290420X
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SAGE Publications; 3rd edition (July 8, 2004)
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Brody, Ralph
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