Internship in Emergency and Risk Management
Internship in Emergency and Risk Management
This course, an alternative to the Capstone "Building the Preparedness Plan" course, practical experience and application of the knowledge and skills learned in the previous courses.
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About This Course
This internship—which may be taken as a substitute for MGMT X 408.805 Capstone: Building the Preparedness Plan—provides practical experience and application of the knowledge and skills learned in the previous courses. Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate students intern for a minimum of 120 hours with sponsoring companies, businesses and organizations who have no obligation to provide compensation. Internship projects may include, but are not limited to, assisting in preparedness plan development, client communications support, community preparedness and research.
Students must be officially enrolled in either the Enterprise Risk Management Certificate or the Emergency Management & Homeland Security Certificate and have successfully completed the other five required courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Winter 2026 Schedule
International students who wish to pursue paid internships must contact the International Student Office at (310) 825-9351 to confirm eligibility.
Web enrollments require the submission of an initial application one week before the quarter begins. An advisor will contact you after initial application review.
Visitors not permitted. Restricted course. Internet access required.
Spring 2026 Schedule
International students who wish to pursue paid internships must contact the International Student Office at (310) 825-9351 to confirm eligibility.
Web enrollments require the submission of an initial application one week before the quarter begins. An advisor will contact you after initial application review.
Visitors not permitted. Restricted course. Internet access required.
This course applies toward the following programs
Emergency Management
This comprehensive certificate offers core knowledge and skills essential for leaders in the world of emergency planning, security, protection, and emergency response.