| EM 100 | Introduction to Emergency Management – 3 Cr Hours |
| | The history and development of emergency management as a professional field of study will be reviewed along with an exploration of the four phases of emergency management (preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery). |
| EM 200 | Damage Assessment – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Participants will learn to assess the impact on affected areas by means of identifying the type, scope and boundaries of the disaster and its impact to the community. |
| EM 202 | Hazard Mitigation – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Learn methods for implementation of hazard mitigation measures to reduce the overall impact of disasters. Learn the current trends and programs available to assist in creating more sustainable communities reducing the impact and risk to citizens and their property. |
| EM 203 | Crisis Communication – 3 Credit Hours |
| | This course covers the typical communication issues faced by public safety officials during an emergency/crisis situation including the basics of verbal and non-verbal communication used by law enforcement, military, Hazmat, and Amateur Radio. |
| EM 204 | Disaster Preparedness – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Learn about the National Response Framework and its objectives and purpose. Explore the process for developing Local Emergency Operations Plans and conducting hazard and risks assessments. Discuss methods for conducting public outreach and education regarding general disaster and emergency preparedness. |
| EM 205 | GIS/GPS – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Introduction to basic concepts of vector Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using several industry specific software programs. Introduction to nomenclature of cartography and geography. |
| EM 206 | Disaster Response – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Learn the roles of local, state and federal government in disaster response. Discuss the role of emergency operation centers during this phase of disaster. Discuss programs applicable to disaster response under the Stafford Act. |
| EM 208 | Disaster Recovery – 3 Credit Hours |
| | Explore victim assistance practices, challenges and programs available when dealing with both immediate and long-term recovery. |
| EM 300 | Homeland Security – 3 Credit Hours |
| | This course provides both traditional students and current practitioners with a comprehensive overview and assessment of contemporary homeland security issues including: foreign and domestic terrorism, immigration and custom enforcement, international travel and commerce and a review of the various federal, state and local agencies involved. |
| EM 303 | Sociology of Disaster – 3 Credit Hours |
| | This course provides a better understanding of the social dimensions of disaster. Analyses of key social-psychological concepts, such as risk and uncertainty, and understanding the sociological assessment of class, community, organization, technology and the media viewed globally. |
| EM 306 | Social Vulnerability Approach to Disasters – 3 Cr Hours |
| | This course introduces students to an approach to understanding hazards and disasters grounded in social vulnerability analysis. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, it will examine historical, geographical, social, and cultural factors and conditions that put people differentially at risk before, during, and after disasters. In particular, the course will focus on global, national, regional, and local patterns of development. Drawing on current theory and research, field studies, class activities, and life experiences, students will explore how vulnerable social groups are affected by and cope with hazardous conditions and events, and strategies for community-based mitigation engaging those most at risk. |
