Emergency Management (EM)

Provides a broad overview for exploring a career in emergency management (EM). Students will learn what an emergency management professional does, what an emergency management program consists of, and how that can be applied to a variety of organizations. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 102)

This course provides the groundwork on which Tribal Emergency Management can build a strong foundation of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation for their communities. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 105)

This course describes the history, features, principles, and organization structure of the Incident Command System (ICS). It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200 requirements). This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 110)

This course describes the history, features, principles, and incident organization structures used in Indian Country. Explains how those structures can effectively interface with the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 111)

Introduction to fundamental concepts, systems, and processes that guide and support effective emergency management planning, including the history and rationale behind planning. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 120)

Introduction to fundamental concepts, systems, and processes that guide and support effective emergency management planning in Indian Country, including the history and rationale behind planning. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 121)

This class provides a detailed overview of the application of technology in emergency management. Students will learn how to effectively use technology in all phases of disaster. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 130)

This course will prepare students to support emergency management public information operations, ensuring appropriate messaging for the whole community. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 157)

Provides current and relevant information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 160)

This course provides an overview of the structure and issues of public service. Course participants will examine the context of public administration: the political system, the role of federalism, bureaucratic politics and power, and the various theories of administration that guide public managers today. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 180)

Special topics will be developed for areas outside the usual course offerings in Emergency Management. Topics developed will focus on a specific current issue or concept in the area of emergency management. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 190)

This course provides the student with skills and knowledge to manage an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), acquire and control resources, and interface with on-scene responders within Incident Management Systems. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 200)

This course will explore the importance of protecting, preserving, and restoring both tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the face of disasters and emergencies and how traditional knowledge can be applied to disaster planning. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 205)

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop, conduct, evaluate and report effective exercises that test a community's operations plan and operational response capability. Throughout the course, participants will learn about topics including exercise program management, design and development, evaluation, and improvement planning. It also builds a foundation for subsequent exercise courses, which provide the specifics of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and the National Standard Exercise Curriculum (NSEC). This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 210)

This course will explore the importance and role of grants in Tribal Emergency Management. Students will research various emergency management grants (federal, tribal, state, and local) and their potential impacts on communities predominately populated by indigenous peoples. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 215)

This course will focus on methods and procedures for involving volunteers in emergency management programs, with the goal of maximizing the effectiveness of volunteer resources. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 220)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about disaster recovery operations in the profession of emergency management. Students will utilize problem-based learning by analyzing actual disaster events and applying the theories, principals, and practice of disaster recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by the whole community and how to address access and functional needs in disaster recovery. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 230)

Provides students practical experience in emergency management. Students learn to work within time constraints and are exposed to appropriate workplace behaviors, while applying core skills they have learned in the program. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 240)

This course prepares the student for the Emergency Management AAS-T Work-based Learning experience. Students will learn how to search for jobs and internships, prepare resumes and job applications, prepare for job and internship interviews, and create an appropriate professional portfolio. Course should be taken 2 terms prior to EM 240. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 249)

This course is designed to give the student an overview of various statutes, regulations, constitutional law, and common law associated with Homeland Security Emergency Management. Students will be introduced to the legalities and ethics relevant to organizing for counterterrorism, investigating terrorism and other national security threats, crisis and consequence management. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 250)

Provides the groundwork on which students can build a strong foundation for healthcare related disaster and emergency management. Addresses issues, policies, questions, best practices, and lessons learned through recent years; standards on healthcare emergency management and business continuity, and exposure to new and developing theories, practices, and technology in healthcare emergency management. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 260)