Western Washington University

							Western Washington University – Distance Learning Certificate in Emergency
Management

Western Washington University's Extended Education and Summer Programs offers credit
courses leading to a Certificate in Emergency Management. This program began the fall quarter
2001. The certificate is delivered entirely over the Internet with no face-to-face meetings
required. The required pre-requisite courses are offered twice each year; electives are offered
once a year. Three to fours classes are available every quarter.

Certificate in Emergency Management Curriculum:

Core Courses:
EXT 370 Principles and Practices of Emergency Management (4 credits)
EXT 371 Practical Applications of Emergency Management (3)
EXT 372 Law and Policy in Emergency Management (3)

Other Required Courses:
EXT 464 Group Dynamics and Facilitation (3)
OR
EXT 466 Interpersonal Communications (3)
EXT 494 Emergency Management Internship (2-6 credits)
OR
EXT 495 Professional Research Project (2-6 credits)

Electives:
EXT 463 Social Issues in Emergency Management (4)
EXT 465 Impact of Disaster (4)
EXT 467 The Challenge of Terrorism (3)
EXT 497 Business Continuity Planning (4)

Western Washington University is granted accreditation by Northwest Association of Schools
and Colleges' Commission on Colleges.

For COURSE SCHEDULE AND more information:

       Contact: Extended Education and Summer Programs
       Western Washington University
       Ariel Cleasby-Heaven, Program Manager
       516 High Street, Mail Stop 5293
       Bellingham, Washington 98225
       Phone: (360) 650-3717
       Fax: (360) 788-0854
       Email: Professional.Development@wwu.edu

       Additional Information: http://EmergencyMgmt.wwu.edu
     Additional Phone: (360)-650-3308

     Updated: 9/25/07

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