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A Course On Natural Disasters As Part Of An Academic Curriculum, Matthew S. Davis
A Course On Natural Disasters As Part Of An Academic Curriculum, Matthew S. Davis
Psychology | Faculty Presentations
While several American universities do offer an academic course on the topic of Natural Disasters, it is not common. When such a course does exist, it is typically offered in either science or engineering departments. Given the impact that natural disasters have on human populations and infrastructure, more Social Science programs should consider offering such a course.
In 1998, a 1 unit course entitled, “Human Response to Natural Disasters” was developed and offered through the Psychology Department at Dominican University of California, a small, private, liberal arts institution in northern California. Due to its popularity, the course was subsequently developed …