Managing Mass Gatherings

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Managing Mass Gatherings: Disease, Disasters, and Terrorism Mass gatherings require a tremendous amount of preparedness and response efforts, often conducted behind the scenes, to ensure that events are safe and enjoyable. These mass gatherings are also often associated with respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal infections, and other infectious disease threats. The size of the event may make it a target for terrorism and other public safety challenges. And increasingly, natural events, such as extreme weather, are impacting the health and well-being of both spectators and players during sporting events. This intensive course is for students interested in security, infectious disease mitigation, public safety, and understanding risks associated with large-scale sporting events or other mass gatherings.