Disaster Management department, Plan of study for a disaster management degree
DMgt 105 Introduction to Disaster Response . . . . . 3 Hours
Introduces and explores the field of disaster management. Provides background for dealing with disasters, victimization, and economic losses from disasters in organized ways. Examines how organizations serve communities and individuals from a service perspective.
DMgt 110/120/210/220 MDS Culture I/II/III/IV . . . . . 1+1+1+1 hours
Covers the history of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) and disaster response and recovery from the MDS perspective. Students develop an understanding of the many roles and aspects of planning and working on an MDS project site, including essential construction skills and the spiritual nature of MDS work. Students learn how to relate to other disaster relief agencies and to disaster survivors.
DMgt 175 Field Experience . . . . . 3 hours
Students spend eight weeks on a Mennonite Disaster Service project site during the summer following the first year of study and are introduced to all phases of project leadership including construction, cooking, office management, and working with short-term and long-term volunteers, project directors, local community members, and disaster survivors. Students gain an understanding of how an MDS site operates and how MDS works with the community in recovering from a disaster.
DMgt 205 Disaster Management Leadership Development . . . . . 3 hours
Introduces leadership principles and styles, especially as they apply to disaster management positions. Examines the need for effective leadership in many areas and the roles and demands of leaders. Covers leadership styles and traits of leaders past and present. Helps students examine their own leadership styles and traits and how they can be developed.