Global Disaster Relief Policy

General

Prefix

POL

Course Number

458

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

International community's response to relief needs. Roles of inter-government organizations (UN, WHO) and NGOs: administration, funding sources and their impact on efficacy.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze how political, economic, and cultural elements are involved in disaster relief.

Outcome

Analyze specific international issues and propose and evaluate responses.

Outcome

Identify appropriate immediate responses to natural and man-mad disasters.

Outcome

Synthesize an appropriate and individualized response to disasters.

Outcome

Implement a disaster relief program within 24 hours of a mock disaster.

Dependencies

Programs

POL458 is a completion requirement for: