COM 3404
Crisis and Emergency Risk Comm · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
P:COM1332 or COM 1403; ENG1121 or Higher
About this course
Effective communication is critical in the event of a crisis, because the situation is evolving and the public need for information is high. This course focuses on communication during emergencies, such as environmental disasters, mass shootings, disease outbreaks, food and drug safety incidents, etc. Students learn core principles in Emergency Risk Communication. Case studies illustrate best practices and pitfalls, as students prepare for the challenges of communicating in a variety of scenarios, across numerous channels, with diverse target audiences.
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