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Apr 27, 2024
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HSEM 460 Research Methods in Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security Emergency Management program.
Course Description
This course provides students with an overview of the primary research methods used in HSEM. Students will learn how to assess and summarize research, and apply theory to practice.
Course Content
Research Design
Data Gathering Process
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods and Analysis
Mixed-Methods and Evaluation Research
Research Results and Dissemination
Student Outcomes
Assess the value and impact of academic research to the practice of emergency management.
Differentiate between peer-reviewed academic literature, industry publications, and other forms of writing.
Develop a plan for conducting a Homeland Security research project that will address a current issue or problem.
Create an annotated bibliography or literature review that supports execution of the research project.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Access and disseminate information from multiple agencies in order to assess and forecast the risks, types, and orders of magnitude of threats most likely to impact organizations.
Core Abilities:
Information Competency:
Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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