homeland security and emergency management education and courses
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
The UW MSPCI program offers the following:

In-Depth Courses
Courses provide an understanding of vital infrastructure systems and instruction in systems thinking/systems analysis.

Case-Based and Problem-Based Instruction
Curriculum focuses on strategic thinking, leadership skills and the application of content and methods to cases and problems.

Emphasis on Legal, Constitutional and Ethical Issues
Students examine these issues in relation to homeland security.

Examination of Biological and Chemical Hazards
Instruction provides students with an understanding of health services systems and their response to emergencies.

Examination of Infrastructure Systems, Risk Management and Communication
Students explore these key elements in advanced geographic information systems analysis and spatial modeling courses.

Courses Developed by the UW Department of Urban Design and Planning
In collaboration with the UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine.