Author(s)

Rili Yang ¹, Fengfeng Yang ¹, Jufeng Zhang ¹, Lan Yu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Longdong University, Qingyang, China

Corresponding Author

Rili Yang

ABSTRACT

Emergency management education in colleges holds significant guidance and practical importance. It is not only essential for maintaining social security ，but also plays an invaluable role in cultivating specialized emergency management professionals for the future. Given the policy priorities and the capabilities of high-level institutions—particularly in terms of financial support and professional collaboration—many institutions specializing in emergency management have received substantial backing from the state, and their development is currently in full swing. In alignment with the delineation of responsibilities in emergency management, the necessity for local colleges and universities to foster regional talent has become increasingly urgent. This has prompted the emergence of several critical issues, including the establishment of emergency management programs, the development of these programs, the positioning of training objectives, and various related challenges. This article conducts an analysis of the social demand for safety and emergency management personnel, examining current enrollment trends, training orientations, course offerings, and practical teaching components within higher education institutions. Additionally, it draws insights from the professional development of emergency management in the United States and the establishment of the emergency disaster reduction system in South Korea. By comparing these international frameworks with the state of emergency education in our country, the article advocates for the expansion of enrollment capacities, the diversification of educational pathways, the clarification of disciplinary boundaries, the enhancement of faculty development, and the improvement of experimental training facilities. These measures are proposed to facilitate the steady advancement of emergency management education in higher education institutions.

KEYWORDS

Emergency management, undergraduate education, professional cultivation

CITE THIS PAPER

Rili Yang, Fengfeng Yang, Jufeng Zhang, Lan Yu, Discussion on Undergraduate Emergency Management Education in Domestic Western Colleges and Universities. Adult and Higher Education (2025) Vol. 7: 127-135. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aduhe.2025.070118.

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