CIP Code: 43.0302

ctcLink Plan Code: CRMHSAPT

Total Credits: 93-95

1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 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.

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• Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.

2. Foundations of Emergency Management

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• HSEM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course that will allow you to explore and affirm a career choice in the field of homeland security emergency management. It sets a common platform from which you can launch into other courses within the HSEM program.

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• HSEM 105 Concepts, Policy & Doctrine for Tribal Emergency Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course lays the foundation of homeland security emergency management as it relates to Tribes and Alaska Native Villages. This course builds your understanding of the policies and doctrine that empower Emergency Management for Tribes and Alaska Native Villages and for sovereign entities that have the option of performing the emergency management function independently or with non-tribal partners. 

3. Incident Management

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• HSEM 110 Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (2 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will provide you with an overview of the National Incident Management system and the role that the Incident Command System serves within in. You will learn the function of incident command an apply it to scenarios.

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• HSEM 111 Tribal Incident Management Systems (2 credits)

• Course purpose: This course recognizes that Tribes and Alaska Native Villages utilize a wide variety of incident management structures or organize their emergencies and disasters. You will have opportunities to share and discuss best practices from within tribal emergency management. 

4. Digital Literacy: Productivity Software

• CIS 130 Productivity Software (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a Homeland Security Emergency Management professional, you will utilize productivity software every day of your career. In this class, you will learn the essential computer programs that will lead to your success both in college and in your career.  

5. Mathematics

The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, whether you intend to transfer to another school or continue on to a bachelor’s degree, and your math placement guidance. Your Advisor will help you select the correct math course, which may include one of the following, with or without a co-requisite lab.

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• MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will apply contemporary mathematics to a wide range of problems, many of which relate to homeland security emergency management.

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• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn how to do basic statistical analysis and interpret data. Homeland security emergency management careers rely heavily upon data for a wide variety of purposes.

6. Writing Skills

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn the fundamentals of writing, which is an essential skill for homeland security emergency management professionals.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course. 

7. Public Information

• HSEM 157 Public Information (2 credits)

• Course purpose: A primary mission of any homeland security emergency management organization is communication with the public. In this class you will learn how to properly identify your audience and communicate with them in accessible and culturally appropriate ways.

8. Public Administration or Traditional Knowledge

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• HSEM 180 Public Administration (3 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn how public administration functions interact with homeland security functions at all types of organizations, including public, private, and non-profit.

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• HSEM 205 Cultural Heritage Preservation and Traditional Knowledge (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge are cornerstones of Tribal and Native Alaskan Village life. In this course, you will learn how to preserve cultural heritage and incorporate traditional knowledge into your homeland security emergency management program.

9. Cultural Awareness

The following courses, which will help you understand some of the cultures you will interact with in homeland security emergency management. Your advisor can assist you in choosing your course.

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         Humanities Options (recommended if continuing to the HSEM bachelor’s degree) 

• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
• ENGL 210 Multicultural American Literature (5 credits)
• HUM 105 Black American Thought and Cultures (5 credits)
• HUM 106 Ethnic Thought and Culture (5 credits)
• HUM 107 Latin American Thought and Cultures (5 credits)
• HUM 110 Pacific Rim Humanities (5 credits)
• HUM 240 World Religions (5 credits)
• MUSC 106 World Music (5 credits)

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• Social Science Options

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
• ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5 credits)
• SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity (5 credits)

10. Communications

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• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communications (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about verbal and non-verbal communication and how to overcome barriers to communication. You will also make a presentation, which is an important skill in homeland security emergency management.

• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn how culture effects communication and you will be prepared to communicate within and across cultures.

• CMST& 230 Small Group Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Homeland security emergency management professionals work in a variety of teams and small groups. In this class, you will learn how to effectively communicate in small groups.

• CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Many homeland security emergency management professionals need to speak in front of large and small audiences. In this class you will practice giving presentations in order to become more comfortable with them. 

11. Emergency Planning

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• HSEM 120 All Hazards Emergency Planning (3 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about the many kinds of plans written for homeland security emergency management purposes. You will learn to use planning guides, evaluations tools, and community demographics to make planning recommendations.

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• HSEM 121 Planning for Tribal Emergency Management (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Planning is a core function of every aspect of homeland security emergency management. In this course you will learn about the various plans created in the workplace, with a special emphasis on how those plans must be written for use in a Tribal environment.

12. Terrorism Awareness

• HSEM 160 Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about terrorism, terrorist behavior, policies, and how to plan for and respond to terrorist attacks.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Meet with your advisor to check-in on your degree plan and make sure you’re on-track to graduate. Your Advisor will help you make any necessary changes to your plan.

13. Emergency Operations

• HSEM 200 Emergency Operations Center (2 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn how emergency operations centers support field operations during disaster response.

14. Professional Development

• HSEM 249 Professional Development 1 (2 credits)

• Course Purpose: You should take this class two terms prior to doing your work-based learning (internship). In it you will learn how to write a resume, practice interview skills, and search for jobs and internships.  

15. Natural Science with Lab

Any Natural Science with Lab course is acceptable, but we recommend one of these for their direct relevance to homeland security emergency management.  

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• ATMOS 101 Introduction to Weather (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about weather, which is a primary cause of natural disasters.

• GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about climate, weather, geography, landforms, and vegetation, all of which are part of hazard identification and mitigation in homeland security emergency management.

• GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and flooding, and how each of those types of hazards might impact people.

• GEOL 107 Exploring Earth Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will learn the basic concepts of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy, all of which are vital to understand hazards in a homeland security emergency management context.

16. Social Science Requirement 1

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• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn to recognize the complexities of human behavior and interaction.

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will learn how people interact within a society.

• SOC 235 Race and Ethnicity (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will increase your awareness of how race and ethnicity impact the way people are able to interact with society.

• SOC 212 Death, Dying and Bereavement (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn the sociological concepts around death, dying and bereavement. As a homeland security emergency management professional, you will encounter situations where people have died, and it is important to understand your own reactions as well as those of the people around you.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

17. Technology

• HSEM 130 Technology and Emergency Management (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Technology is used every day in homeland security emergency management careers. In this class you will learn how to enhance programs using many types of modern technology.

18. Disaster Recovery

• HSEM 230 Disaster Recovery (2 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will learn the basic concepts of disaster recovery, including how individuals, families, businesses, and government agencies can access recovery resources.

19. HSEM Elective

Homeland security emergency management professionals work in a variety of sectors, disciplines, and industries. You will work with your advisor to choose a class that most closely aligns with your career interests. While we suggest these classes, you may also want to pick from Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Business, Occupational Safety and Health, World Languages, or others.  

Choose one of the following or a class that is approved by your Advisor

• HSEM 190 Homeland Security Emergency Management Special Topics (3 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn about a special topic in homeland security emergency management. The topic changes every term, so be sure to check before you enroll.  

• HSEM 205 Cultural Heritage Preservation and Traditional Knowledge (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge are cornerstones of Tribal and Native Alaskan Village life. In this course, you will learn how to preserve cultural heritage and incorporate traditional knowledge into your homeland security emergency management program.  

• HSEM 215 Tribal Emergency Management - Grants (4 credits)

• Course purpose: Grants are the backbone of many homeland security emergency management programs. In this class you will learn how to identify, apply for, and successfully manage grants, with a special emphasis on grants that are available to Tribal and Native Alaska Village entities. 

• HSEM 260 Introduction to Healthcare Emergency Management (5 credits)

• Course Purpose: Healthcare emergency management is based on the same principles as other types of emergency management, but with some very specific differences. In this class you will learn about the specific rules and laws that apply to healthcare, the specific types of incident command that must be used, and various special considerations the must be accounted for in the healthcare environment.  

20. Exercise Design

• HSEM 210 Exercise Design and Evaluation (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Every organization has to practice the emergency plans they have created using exercises. In this class, you will learn how to design, facilitate, and evaluate exercises for an organization.

21. Law and Policy

• HSEM 250 Homeland Security Law and Policy (4 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class, you will learn about the various types of laws and policies that direct how homeland security emergency management program’s function.

22. Natural Science

Any Natural Science course is acceptable, but we recommend one of these for their direct relevance to homeland security emergency management.  

Choose one

• GEOG 250 Introduction to Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will learn about how maps are made and used and you will learn the practical applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). HSEM professionals rely heavily upon maps and mapping capabilities for all phases of emergency management. 

• GEOL 112 Geohazards and Natural Disasters (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will develop a deeper comprehension of what drives the majority of geology-related incidents, emergencies and disasters that fall within the responsibilities of an HSEM professional.

• ENVS 150 Environmental Issues (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will develop a deeper comprehension of the environmental issues that face the planet.  Environmental issues must be considered when the HSEM professional creates preparedness plans.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of environmental concepts, which must be considered during disaster mitigation, planning, response, and recovery.

23. Volunteer Management

• HSEM 220 Developing and Managing Volunteer Resources (2 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course, you will learn how to build and sustain a volunteer program that can support and sustain your homeland security emergency management operation.

24. Social Science Requirement 2

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• POLS 230 State and Local Government (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will learn how state and local government interact, so that you get better understand the homeland security emergency management process for government.

• POLS& 101 Introduction Political Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you understand political systems and how they impact policy. Often, governmental policy will dictate how a homeland security emergency management professional approaches their work.

• POLS& 202 American Government (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you understand the American political system and how it creates policy. Often, governmental policy will dictate how a homeland security emergency management professional approaches their work.

• POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will introduce you to the interactions that occur among countries.  Emergencies and disasters often across national boundaries, particularly in Washington state.

• ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about the allocation of resources and supply and demand, labor, capital markets and international trade. This is essential knowledge when developing emergency plans. 

• ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about the US economy so that you can recognize how it is impacted by emergencies and disasters.  

• HIST& 158 History of US III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course, you will learn about the history of the United States since 1900. Many of the changes that occurred during that time were tied to emergencies and disasters and it is important to recognize how future emergencies and disasters might impact the future.

25. Work-based Learning (Internship)

• HSEM 240 Homeland Security Emergency Management Work-Based Learning (4 credits)

• Course purpose: In this class you will work in a homeland security emergency management job site to gain hands-on experience in your new career field!

Total Credits: 93-95

CIP Code: 43.0302

ctcLink Plan Code: CRMHSAPT