Note that assignments are due based on the eastern time zone (ET). This ensures that all students have the same deadlines regardless of where they live. Assignments are due at 9 AM Eastern Time (ET) on Monday of each week with the exception of the final project. Please see the schedule below for the due date of the final project.
Activity
1: Introduction and Orientation
Natural and Man-made Disasters
Initial Team Assignment
2: Anticipation and Preparation
Disaster Planning Proposal for Special Needs Individuals
Disaster Planning Proposal
3: Disaster Planning
Training and Simulation Activity
Community Resources in Disaster Planning
4: Understanding Risks
Factors that Influence Risk Perception
Risk Perception Comparison
5: Communicating Risk Information
Risk Communication Analysis
Risk Communication Plan
6: Experiencing a Disaster
Disaster Recovery Tips
Chronic vs. One-time Disasters
7: Stress Reactions
Physiological Consequences of Traumatic Stress Experiences
Special Populations During Disasters
8: Mid-term Project
Mid-term Project
9: Anxiety and Depression
Personal Reflection
Informational Pamphlet
10: Post-traumatic Stress Reactions
Managing Traumatic Stress
Post-traumatic Growth Inventory
11: How Organizations Prepare for Disasters
CIA Analysis
Disaster Management Training
12: First Responders
FEMA Training Guide Analysis
Organizing a Team Response to Mental Health Consequences of Disasters and Mass Violence
13: Conflicts Among Responding Organizations
Differing Perspectives on the Hurricane Katrina Response
