PAD 667 - Seminar in Emergency Management Leadership

3 Credits

Emergency and homeland security managers face a myriad of challenges in keeping the nation secure and responding to crises, disasters, threats, and vulnerabilities of diverse and complex origins. Effective managers must develop diverse skillsets and demonstrate successful leadership in multidisciplinary programs and initiatives. This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of emergency and homeland security managers based on contemporary sources and future trends. Students will analyze and evaluate current strategies and ongoing government programs and initiatives using recent historical examples and case studies. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the theories, history, leadership traits, problem solving approaches, and bureaucratic obstacles that inform the decisions of Emergency Managers.
Prerequisites: PAD 601, PAD 616, PAD 625, PAD 634, PAD 645, PAD 656, and BUS 530.