Course Listing For Emergency Management Courses

  • This course examines the principles, systems and components involved in Emergency Management by providing a comprehensive overview of the subject. The cycle of Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery will also be explored.

  • This course examines atmospheric and earth hazards that rapidly develop without significant warning and ways to mitigate damage caused by these incidents. Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards and earthquakes are examples of incidents that will be covered.

  • This course examines the history, causes, methods and tools of terrorism, which will enable students to critically assess terrorism and terrorist incidents. The course will also cover emerging terrorist threats and counter-terrorism techniques.

  • This course examines the concepts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Management System (ICS), and how these concepts can be implemented. Multiagency Coordination Systems and the National Response Framework will also be covered.

  • This course examines the key role of communications during a disaster. Students will learn how an emergency manager will work with the media for clear communications with both the private and public sectors. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Management (EMGT) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course offers students an examination, analysis, and critique of the various methods, procedures and strategies of emergency planning. This includes methodology concepts, with the use of maps and analytical techniques, as well as specialized planning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Management (EMGT) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course examines the design and direction of Discussion-Based exercises (e.g., Workshops, Table Top Exercises) and Operation-Based exercises (e.g., Drills, Full Scale Exercise). The utilization of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) will also be covered. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Management (EMGT) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course examines the law regarding emergency management incidents. The course will also examine constitutional, public health and liability issues.

  • This course will allow students to demonstrate the culmination of skills and knowledge which have been learned throughout the program. Students will plan, develop, implement, and assess a situational scenario for the final project. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Management (EMGT) accelerated degree completion program.