Disaster and Emergency Management Program Learning Outcomes
CRITICAL THINKING
Apply a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the DEM field of study and practice.
Examine and situate one’s own personal beliefs.
Demonstrate openness to ideas and actions.
Evaluate evidence, its sources, meanings and intentions.
Identify, select, and sort relevant information in order to be able to describe, draw inferences, synthesize and validate that information.
Identify and explain the ethical dimensions of professional conduct and practice.
Critically reflect on the impacts and consequences of decisions and resulting actions.
COMMUNICATION
Articulate ideas and arguments effectively in oral and written formats.
Demonstrate competence in interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
Critically analyze the influence of new, emergent and collaborative technologies on the DEM field of practice.
Select and employ different communication mediums based on assessment of situation and context.
RESEARCH
Illustrate the use and limitations of knowledge and theory in the field to professional DEM practice.
Identify and explain the core concepts and constructs of research.
Contribute to knowledge in the field of study or practice using systematic and recognized research design and methods.
Critically evaluate the rigour and validity of information and academic materials.
Recognize gaps in professional knowledge and seek out information to address deficiencies.
Knowledge
Analyze historic and contemporary evolution of how societies have come to understand the relationships between hazards and disasters.
Differentiate, assess and apply the theoretical foundations of disaster and emergency management as an evolving field of study and practice.
Examine key factors (e.g. social, political, economic) that impact how hazards and disasters are perceived, experienced and acted on or managed.
Identify and assess the barriers and opportunities for applying theory to practice.
Explain and analyze the historic and contemporary norms, values, principles, and policy and legal frameworks guiding disaster and emergency management practice in domestic and international contexts.
Compare and analyze the connections and relationships among disaster and emergency management, disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation activities.
Identify and analyze a range of models (e.g. decision making) and frameworks for enhancing resilience, reducing risk and managing disasters in local, regional and international contexts.
Identify and explain the implications of stress for self, disaster and emergency management professionals, other stakeholders and populations.
Professional Skills & Practices
Identify stakeholders relevant to DEM activities and develop collaborative processes that account for various interests, needs, capacities and capabilities.
Facilitate group processes, taking into account the influence of personal styles and interpersonal dynamics on decision-making and group interactions.
Employ outcome-based planning that incorporates shared values, long-term orientation and strategic perspectives.
Select or develop a range of disaster management strategies that: 1. integrate an analysis of risk and resilience; 2. account for variance across and within population groups and contexts; 3. incorporate monitoring and evaluation.
Analyze, monitor and evaluate complex DEM problems and situations.
Facilitate and/or lead decision-making and adaptive planning in anticipation of and in response to rapidly changing, uncertain and complex environments.
Analyze and integrate ethical implications in decision- making and planning processes.
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