Homeland Security Emergency Management Certificate Course Map

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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Homeland Security Emergency Management, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!

1. Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management

HSEM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. Basic Incident Command System

HSEM 110 Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (2 credits)
Course purpose: This course will provide you with knowledge of the coordination and collaboration within the structured system or location used to address HSEM incidents.

3. All Hazards Emergency Planning

HSEM 120 All Hazards Emergency Planning (3 credits)
Course purpose: Planning capabilities are the most sought after skill set held by HSEM professionals. This course will provide the foundation of the theory and application of planning strategies.

4. Technology in Homeland Security Emergency Management

HSEM 130 Technology in Emergency Management (3 credits)
Course purpose: You will learn how to effectively use technology for communication. Efficient and timely communication is vital for professionals working in the HSEM field.

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5. Public Information Officer

HSEM 157 Public Information Officer (2 credits)
Course purpose: You will learn about the processes of HSEM assessment and appropriate delivery of information to the public.

6. Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism

HSEM 160 Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism (5 credits)
Course purpose: You will learn about terrorism and what a HSEM professional can do to account for potential terrorism situations in planning.

7. Public Administration

HSEM 180 Public Administration (3 credits)
Course purpose: This course ties together many of the previous courses in examining the roles of policy, technology, social media, public information and planning into the HSEM position at many public sector jurisdictional levels. The course is an introduction to the role of public administration with HSEM.

8. Homeland Security Emergency Management Special Topics

HSEM 190 Homeland Security Emergency Management Special Topics (1 to 5 credits)
Course purpose: Special topics courses allow you to learn about a specific area of HSEM.

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