American Samoa Community College MOODLE
15 Week Session
This course examines the law and policy of disasters (natural and technological) addressing – disaster causation and mitigation, Federal and State response to disasters, and emergency response. Topics on vectors of discrimination amongst the disability and access functional needs by a disaster, and discuss price-gouging and economic exploitation during a disaster—a section also to include Federal law and the equity gap of U.S. Territories. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
- Teacher: Tafaimamao Tupuola
This course provides comprehensive guidance on building disaster resilience through preparedness, planning, improvisation, leadership, and professionalism. The course covers various topics, including climate change, social media, drones and artificial intelligence, racial and social justice, recent legislation and regulations, and emergency management policies and procedures. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
- Teacher: Alexander Baker
This course examines the leadership, influence, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required of individuals in emergency response situations. Specific emphasis is placed on case studies from natural and artificial disasters, providing readers with decision-making skills in various global settings. Students who complete this course will be prepared to take the final examinations for IS-240 and IS-241 certification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Note: 3 lecture credits
- Teacher: Rosalee Shoulders
This course introduces the theory of creating and implementing practical emergency management exercises. A well-planned exercise program is crucial in testing emergency plans and procedures and enhancing preparedness and response capabilities for both government and commercial organizations. The emergency management plan will be carried out in IEM 299. (Note: 3 lecture credits)
- Teacher: Rosalee Shoulders
This course provides practical emergency management navigators' field experience in a supervised professional setting, integrating theory and practice. The capstone will provide students with experience in various phases of emergency management through mutually agreed upon cooperative projects with government and industry. (Note: 1 lab credit)
- Teacher: Rosalee Shoulders