1. State University of New York at New Paltz
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. Disaster Studies Minor

Disaster Studies Minor

2 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

State University of New York at New Paltz

Program Overview

The minor focuses on events of natural, technological and human-induced origin and on how these affect individuals, communities, organizations, and the nation. It is designed to recognize the multi-disciplinary nature of both research and practice in disaster studies. Courses highlight scholarship and practice related to disaster and trauma mitigation and prevention, response, support, recovery, treatment, and policy formulation and planning, as well as the implications of these events at the individual, group,

Program Key Stats




44 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% grade average or higher).

Career Options

  • Homeland Security Officer
  • Program Manager for Response and Recovery
  • Security Analyst
  • Emergency Services Director

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