Course Descriptions

HS 328F — Humanitarian Response Elements of the Future

Meets for one-half semester and yields half-course credit.

Explores trends, history, and influences on the humanitarian sector and looks for new ways forward, with particular emphasis on how the humanitarian system can change to better serve the most vulnerable and provide new means to save lives, reduce risk, and strengthen resilience. The course links community organization for disaster preparedness and resiliency building to government policies and the global system. Usually offered every year.
Ms. Nahikian and Ms. Quintiliani