2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Homeland Security Emergency Management (AAS-T) 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 degree 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 degree 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 Associate in Applied Science Homeland Security Emergency Management, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.
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Employment Eligibility Information
A criminal history may inhibit your ability to find employment in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management fields. In addition, any recent history of drug use, including marijuana, may preclude you from federal employment. If you have any concerns please speak with an advisor.
Graduation Requirements:
- 2.0 minimum grade in all HSEM courses
- 1.5 minimum grade in all other courses. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree should know that a 1.5 grade may not be eligible for transfer to other colleges
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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. 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. Or - 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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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.
Choose one
- 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. Or - 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. 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.
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. Or - 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)
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& 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. - 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.
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. Or - 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.
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.
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.
Choose one
- 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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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.
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
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)
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