15 Week Session

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)

This course Introduces students to various means of hazard analysis used to prioritize response activities, allocates resources, and specifically requests other resources to save and sustain lives. Students will examine the need for mitigation programs and discuss the appropriate methods to implement various mitigation programs. (Note: 3 lecture credits)

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)