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A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
A supervised reading course on a topic for which there is no current course offering. Permission of the Graduate Program Director is required.
Explores the applications of advanced theory, methods and technologies in disaster and emergency management. Disaster and emergency management decision and planning methods and models, decision support systems, information systems and disaster databases, geographic information systems, remote sensing, various disaster and emergency management software and their applications are discussed. This is a required core course for the proposed Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management.
This course examines natural disasters from an interdisciplinary point of view, particularly considering why there seem to be more natural disasters, and how and why decisions made by people create vulnerable communities.
Examines social and behavioural dimensions of human interactions before, during and after emergencies and disasters, including behavioural myths and realities; linkages between individuals, families, groups, organizations, community social systems, and various levels of government; social vulnerability and the disproportionate impact of disasters upon various societal groups, etc. This is a required core course for the proposed Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management.
Examines social and behavioural dimensions of human interactions before, during and after emergencies and disasters, including behavioural myths and realities; linkages between individuals, families, groups, organizations, community social systems, and various levels of government; social vulnerability and the disproportionate impact of disasters upon various societal groups, etc. This is a required core course for the proposed Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management.
This course focuses on recent natural and man-induced disasters that have taken place anywhere in the world. Using these disasters as case studies, students will critically analyse various aspects of disaster management strategies, including a need for prevention measures in order to build more resilient communities and thus mitigate the impacts of disasters.
Provides students with an introduction to philosophical bases of research design as well as a practical introduction to qualitative methods. Students will gain an understanding of the paradigmatic foundations of research, how to design and evaluate qualitative research and experiment with a range of qualitative methods (i.e., interview, focus groups, observation, archival analysis).
Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various quantitative research methods and their applications in disaster and emergency management. Using statistical methods, students will learn to analyze data and formulate hypotheses and conceptual relationships.
Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various quantitative research methods and their applications in disaster and emergency management. Using statistical methods, students will learn to analyze data and formulate hypotheses and conceptual relationships.
Business continuity or disaster recovery is about disaster and emergency management at businesses. This course focuses on selected business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management topics and case studies in private and non-private businesses. Student will discuss different theoretical, methodological, technical and practical aspects of business continuity (disaster recovery) and review several business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management cases. The topics, strategically sequenced to build context, introduce students to the most significant and relevant areas in business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management today.
Business continuity or disaster recovery is about disaster and emergency management at businesses. This course focuses on selected business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management topics and case studies in private and non-private businesses. Student will discuss different theoretical, methodological, technical and practical aspects of business continuity (disaster recovery) and review several business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management cases. The topics, strategically sequenced to build context, introduce students to the most significant and relevant areas in business continuity (disaster recovery) planning and management today.
The purpose of this course is to give the student, a background to, and, overview of: terrorism in the 21st Century. It will serve to give students, in the program, an understanding of this element of the threat spectrum. It will further sensitize them to the potential dangers and probabilities that grow out of this area of critical concern.
Placements in the field provide students with the opportunity to apply theories of disaster and emergency management in a variety of organizations within the private, public and non-governmental organization sectors. Prerequisites: GS/DEMS 5020 3.00 and GS/DEMS 5030 3.00.
Placements in the field provide students with the opportunity to apply theories of disaster and emergency management in a variety of organizations within the private, public and non-governmental organization sectors. Prerequisites: GS/DEMS 5020 3.00 and GS/DEMS 5030 3.00.
Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various quantitative research methods and their applications in disaster and emergency management. Using statistical methods, students will learn to analyze data and formulate hypotheses and conceptual relationships.
Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various quantitative research methods and their applications in disaster and emergency management. Using statistical methods, students will learn to analyze data and formulate hypotheses and conceptual relationships.
Examines ethical theory as it applies to issues and uncertainties associated with disasters and emergencies. Students develop an understanding of the ethical decision-making process and moral reasoning. They have the opportunity to explore the moral imperatives associated with emergency management in a variety of contexts, both locally and globally. The emphasis of the course is on applied ethics and the development of moral competence in response to issues, and implications for socially responsive environmental and disaster management.
The purpose of the major research paper develops the student's ability to do research beyond a normal course paper. In its style, length, and quality, the major research paper takes the form of a publishable academic article of around 80 to 100 pages. The major research paper is supervised by a faculty member of the Disaster & Emergency Management program.
The purpose of the major research paper develops the student's ability to do research beyond a normal course paper. In its style, length, and quality, the major research paper takes the form of a publishable academic article of around 80 to 100 pages. The major research paper is supervised by a faculty member of the Disaster & Emergency Management program.
The purpose of the major research paper develops the student's ability to do research beyond a normal course paper. In its style, length, and quality, the major research paper takes the form of a publishable academic article of around 80 to 100 pages. The major research paper is supervised by a faculty member of the Disaster & Emergency Management program.
The purpose of the major research paper develops the student's ability to do research beyond a normal course paper. In its style, length, and quality, the major research paper takes the form of a publishable academic article of around 80 to 100 pages. The major research paper is supervised by a faculty member of the Disaster & Emergency Management program.
Provides students with an introduction to philosophical bases of research design as well as a practical introduction to qualitative methods. Students will gain an understanding of the paradigmatic foundations of research, how to design and evaluate qualitative research and experiment with a range of qualitative methods (i.e., interview, focus groups, observation, archival analysis).
Students are provided with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various quantitative research methods and their applications in disaster and emergency management. Using statistical methods, students will learn to analyze data and formulate hypotheses and conceptual relationships.
This seminar examines pedagogical theory and teaching and learning frameworks relevant to emergency management education in both university and professional settings. Students will explore a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. They will also have the opportunity to develop personal insights into their own teaching styles and competencies, while developing expertise and experience across a variety of genres.
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The Graduate Program in Disaster & Emergency Management at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.