Certificate in Tsunami Science and Preparedness
(Anticipated Summer 2010, UW Campus, Seattle)

Approved by UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UW Department of Earth and Space Science, and UW School of Marine Affairs, with the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Program Start: Anticipated 2010

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of tsunami science and the use of state-of-the-art warning systems technologies. Develop a background in social, political, and cultural mores to effectively build and maintain tsunami-resilient communities. Acquire knowledge and skills specific to your field of expertise from a curriculum expressly designed for the wide range of professionals who deal with natural hazard assessment, warning, and disaster reduction.

What the Program Covers

  • Tsunami science and the use of state-of-the-art warning systems technologies
  • Social, political, and cultural mores
  • Profession-specific strategies and techniques for natural hazard assessment, warning, and disaster reduction

Benefits

You will learn to build and maintain tsunami-resilient communities and become familiar with the finest resources and technologies available to help save human lives.

Who Should Apply

Level: Experienced

  • Public- and private-sector professionals who deal with natural hazard assessment, warning, and disaster reduction
  • Public- and private-sector planners, policy makers, emergency managers, scientists, and engineers

If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.

If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.