PSAD 315 Public Safety and Community Health

Students examine the intersection of emergency management, public health, and community resilience. This course explores how public safety administrators can effectively integrate health considerations into disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. Students will study the impacts of various emergencies on community health and develop strategies for promoting public well-being during crises.

Credits

5

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. Analyze the relationship between public safety, emergency management, and community health.
2. Evaluate the health impacts of various types of disasters on communities and assess related vulnerabilities.
3. Apply current best practices to develop effective public health emergency response plans.
4. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate between public safety and health agencies during emergencies.
5. Develop strategies for addressing health disparities and promoting community resilience in emergency management.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

Web-enhanced, In-person

Campus:

South

Lecture

50