Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces the student to the fundamental aspects of emergency management. It examines the roles and responsibilities of government and non-profit agencies in managing disasters and emphasizes the four basic emergency management disciplines: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course explores the history, development, and organization of homeland security in the United States. It examines the roles and functions of the Department of Homeland Security and its relationship to state and local agencies. Emphasis is placed on homeland security practices of the emergency manager. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly EMGT C100. This course will introduce the Emergency Management concepts needed to develop comprehensive preparedness plans of various types of incidents and natural disasters. Areas of concentration will include general emergency management principles, procedures, and protocols as well as the organizational structures required by both the federal and state government. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course will introduce the basic concepts of emergency response organizations, along with the required capabilities and procedures necessary for an effective response. Areas of concentration will include Incident Command System protocols, those capabilities required to respond to identified hazards, and the essential actions necessary for incident stabilization. Concentration will be on those actions required under the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces students to the basic principles of disaster recovery as a fundamental part of the four-phase cycle of emergency management planning. It covers pre-disaster preparedness activities, hazard/risk assessment, disaster recovery planning considerations, and the development of important stakeholders to carry out recovery efforts. Focus is placed on core principles that guide recovery, including common recovery measures, proper identification of roles/responsibilities, recovery support functions, final phase community restoration. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course introduces students to the concept of hazard mitigation and its role in reducing long-term risks to life and property from hazard events. It covers mitigation principles in the context of emergency/disaster management and the role of the emergency management worker as one of the four essential phases of the emergency management cycle. Topics include a history of hazard mitigation in the U.S., risk assessment, hazard types, mitigation strategies, and planning activities with the goal of decreasing hazard impact on local communities. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

A continuation of the concepts learned from the courses of Emergency Response and Recovery. Students are introduced to methods of debrief as well as recognizing the symptoms of critical incident stress. Additionally, students are introduced to giving practical suggestions to people in need and engaging the community in addressing their own needs. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course will introduce the basic concepts of emergency management organizations in relation to individuals with special needs. Areas of concentration will include communication, preparedness plans, and use of available resources in the often overlooked population of individuals with special needs. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course will introduce the basic concepts of the emergency management PIO function. Course topics will include the role of the PIO as well as composing press releases, public speaking, doing television interviews, and conducting awareness campaigns. This course is designed for those who are new to the field and/or those who are assigned the role of PIO as an ancillary duty. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates. Letter Grade only.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges as well as different methods employed to address these challenges. The course covers a time period from post 9-11 to the present. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, to include seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and buses. The course will include an exploration of technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and transportation systems. Students will be required to discuss the legal, economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. The course provides students with a knowledge level understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in transportation and border security. Letter Grade only.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

To enhance each Work Based Learning experience participant's opportunity for success in the field of Emergency Management/Homeland Security by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Emergency Management/Homeland Security. Note: 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work in a field related to Emergency Management/Homeland Security for each one-semester credit is required. Student must be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.