At Paul Smith’s College, we believe in learning by doing. Our curriculum is built on the fundamentals of disaster science with opportunities to craft your own path for your future career.
Bachelor of Science / 120 Credits
From technical rescue to GIS, our hands-on courses will help you build your resume before you graduate, with the skills and certifications most in-demand in our industry.
Internships leading to job offers.
Learning opportunities do not stop in the classroom. This means getting out of the classroom, using practical drills to simulate real-world experiences. Our extensive local network means you can join the local fire department, search and rescue team, or emergency medical squad. We will introduce you to seasoned professionals, whether as a guest in our classroom or by traveling to their field office, including our annual trip to the New York State Office of Emergency Management.
Program Details
Disaster Management and Response Bachelor of Science 120 Credits
- Fundamentals of Disaster Management
- Disaster Operations & Recovery
- Community Disaster Resilience Planning
- Disaster Site Assessment
- Sustainable Development
- Swiftwater Technical Rescue
- Disaster Field Experience
- Business Continuity Specialist
- Crisis Response Project Manager
- Disaster Exercises & Drills
- Forest Ranger
- Environmental Conservation Officer
- Emergency Management Director
- Environmental Remediation Specialist
- Hazardous Materials Manager
- Public Safety Officer
- Risk Manager
- Search & Rescue Technician
At the end of the program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the types, causes and impacts of disasters
- Apply the disaster management model in relevant circumstances; and develop a disaster management plan that addresses identified vulnerabilities
- Implement unified response to disasters and emergencies (both at the applied practitioner and management levels).
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Semester 1 |
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BIO 110 |
Biology I |
3 |
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DMR 101 |
Fundamentals of Disaster Management |
3 |
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ENG 101 |
Effective College Writing I |
3 |
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FYS 101 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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MAT 125 |
Algebra |
3 |
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Semester 2 |
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BIO 210 |
General Ecology |
4 |
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DMR 201 |
Disaster Operations and Recovery |
3 |
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MAT 210 |
Statistics |
3 |
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ENG 102 |
Effective College Writing II |
3 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 3 |
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GIS 201 |
Introduction To GIS |
3 |
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PSY 101 |
Psychology |
3 |
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or PSY 110 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
2-4 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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Liberal Arts Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 4 |
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COM 201 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
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ECN 200 |
Principles of Economics |
3 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
2-4 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 5 |
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FOR 330 |
Soils and Hydrology |
4 |
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SUS 330 |
Community Disaster Resilience Planning |
3 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
3-4 |
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Responsibility & Expression – Integrated |
3-4 |
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Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 6 |
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DMR 330 |
Disaster Site Assessment |
2 |
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ENV 455 |
Sustainable Development |
3 |
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MGT 335 |
Project Management |
3-4 |
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Liberal Arts Elective-UD |
3-4 |
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Elective – UD |
3-4 |
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Semester 7 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
3-4 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
3-4 |
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Liberal Arts Elective-UD |
3-4 |
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Liberal Arts Elective-UD |
3-4 |
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Liberal Arts Elective |
3-4 |
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Semester 8 |
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NRS 495 |
Capstone Experience |
4 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
3-4 |
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Area Emphasis Cluster |
3-4 |
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Elective – UD |
4 |
Disaster Management and Response
Disaster Management and Response
Questions? Let's get in touch.
Bailey Walton
Admissions
Director of Admissions