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Nov 23, 2024
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The University of North Carolina Pembroke 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Public Administration, Emergency Management, M.P.A.
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Requirements for a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
I. Required Core Courses: 21 Sem. Hrs.
II. Concentration* Courses: 12 Sem. Hrs.
Four courses selected from the options described under each concentration listed below.
III. Elective Courses: 6 Sem. Hrs.
Two courses selected in consultation with advisor and concentration coordinator
IV. MPA Professional Paper: 3 Sem. Hrs.
choose one:
V. Internship (as required): 3 Sem. Hrs.
*Concentration
Students may select their concentration at initial program enrollment; otherwise, the designation should be completed during their initial semesters, prior to enrolling in electives. Each concentration, along with requirements, is described below. Students should make specific class selection within each concentration’s general requirements, along with general electives, in consultation with their advisor and concentration coordinator.
Emergency Management: 12 Sem. Hrs.
Concentration coordinators: Emergency Management - Dr. Robert Schneider/Dr. Daniel Barbee
Emergency Management is a complex, multidisciplinary array of critical planning and implementation activities that are directly related to the roles that administrators and public managers play in preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating the impacts of the risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural and manmade disasters. In the context of an all hazards approach, this concentration is designed to enhance the planning capabilities for those directly involved in emergency management responsibilities as well as for all public administration professionals who play a role in the building of sustainable hazard resilient communities.
Required Courses (6 hours):
Elective Course-Choose two of the following (6 hours):
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