15 Week Session

IEM 150 - Introduction to Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Spring 2025 - Section 01

This course will allow students to delve into the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage emergencies and minimize their impact on society's homeland security and emergency management. A comprehensive emergency management will also be addressed, including the philosophy behind mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

IEM 155 - Introduction to Human Security - Spring 2025 - Section 01

This course comprehensively explores the theory and application of concepts central to human security. Throughout the course, students will delve into various topics related to human security, such as peace building, health security, gender inequality and security, climate change and environmental security, and food security. By the end of this course, students will have examined the conceptual roots of human security, connecting its origins to its application in a time of conflict, inequality, environmental stress, and the aftermath of a global pandemic. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

IEM 190 - Disaster and Vulnerable Populations - Spring 2025 - Section 01

This course describes the diverse, vulnerable populations, access functional needs, and the challenges of preparing, evacuating, sheltering, responding, and recovering in a disaster or emergency. The course will illustrate inclusive planning targeting pregnant women, infants, and children, persons with disabilities, older adults, and persons with chronic mental health, persons with alcohol and substance use/abuse, persons with animals and pets, and ethnic and economic diversity. (Note: 3 lecture credits)