EM 449 Professional Development Seminar 2 (2 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management program.
Course Description
This course prepares the student for the Emergency Management Work-based Learning experience by guiding them through creating or updating their professional portfolio and starting the process of documentation for professional credentialing.
Course Content
A. Professional Portfolio Development
B. Career Readiness
C. Career Credentials
D. Continuing Education
Student Outcomes
- Develop a Professional Portfolio exhibiting professional development efforts, progress, and achievements.
- Develop model resumes, applications, cover letters, and references for various government and private sector positions.
- Develop an action plan for personal and professional growth.
- Research emergency management career-oriented credentials and the process to obtain them.
- Prepare for the culminating work-based learning experience or post-graduation employment.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Apply effective multi-modal communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to emergency management environments.
Construct a comprehensive capstone project or internship that synthesizes program knowledge into a “real world” application.
Core Abilities:
Effective Communication
Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Participation in Class Activities
Discussion Board
Individual Assignments
Individual Projects
Written paper
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