参加CDM的各种学生强烈希望改变世界。一些人具有公共安全，消防或紧急医疗服务的经验，而另一些人具有业务，服务或招待的经验。许多人与志愿组织和公共服务组织有联系。学生之所以选择该课程，是因为他们希望通过社区服务学习机会来建立自己的知识库，发展技能并实践所学知识。为了成功完成该计划并在毕业后取得成功，至关重要的是，除了经过多年公共服务测试的技术知识和技能外，还要培养出色的人际交往能力和广泛的社会科学知识基础。
The diverse students enrolled in CDM have a strong desire to make a difference in the world. Some have experience in public safety, fire, or emergency medical services, while others have experience in business, service or hospitality. Many have connections to volunteer organizations and public service organizations. Students choose this program because they want to build their knowledge base, develop skills, and practice what they are learning through community service learning opportunities. To be successful in this program and successful after graduation it is critical that you develop outstanding interpersonal skills and a broad knowledge base in the social sciences in addition to technical knowledge and skills that have been tested through years of public service. Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will be able to: Identify all the essential components of an emergency management plan, Demonstrate knowledge of the administrative role of the emergency manager, Define vulnerability and resiliency and the individual and community factors that contribute to both, Understand the definitions and differences between emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes as well as their societal impacts, Understand the difference between an all hazards approach and the hazards unique approach to catastrophe readiness and response, Discuss the impact of historical, cultural, and societal context, including non-U.S., on the understanding of catastrophes and their impacts.