Spring Courses Available in Dickinson's Managing Complex Disasters Graduate Program
Dickinson launched its graduate program in managing complex disasters earlier this year and has its first cohort enrolled. The graduate program is designed for U.S. and international professionals who want to serve as leaders addressing some of the most complex disaster and humanitarian challenges of our time. Students will gain the knowledge and experience to advance their careers. The program’s online platform allows students to complete an accredited master of arts degree or the requirements for a certificate without having to relocate or interrupt their careers.
If you’re considering pursuing Dickinson's certificate or master’s in managing complex disasters, a great first step would be enrolling in courses available this spring (Jan. 24 – May 13, 2022):
- 810: Mixed Methods in Disaster and Complex Emergency Research: This course will provide an introduction to the research developments in mixed methods research in human security and disaster/complex emergency studies. Mixed methods research is more than simply collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. Mixed methods goes further and explores the interaction or "mixing" of both forms of data. A complete methodology for research has emerged that explores the design of studies involving this "mixing." Prerequisite: 801.
- 857 Women, Peace and Security: According to the Women, Peace and Security Act, the United States should be a global leader in promoting the participation of women in conflict prevention, management and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts. Drawing upon case studies from Somalia, Haiti and Syria, this course will address socio-economic and cultural issues that have a direct impact on women in peacemaking.
- 859: Complex Disaster Leadership Leading during a crisis or disaster presents unique challenges for the leader, the team and the organization. Such situations are often characterized as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous and yet require precise and effective decision-making and leadership. Complex Disaster Leadership will explore the ways and means by which leaders either rise or fall to the occasion, the traits and skills necessary to succeed, how staffs and organizations can support decision-making, and how effective leaders are able to lead through the chaos that results when complexity and high risk are introduced to any situation.
Taught by industry experts, these online courses focus on immersive, hands-on coursework, which will translate to knowledge and skills that can be put to immediate use. Read more about the courses online and register before classes begin Jan. 24.
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Published November 29, 2021