EM5150

The course is designed to provide students with a foundation in emergency management related concepts, theories, and principles through an in-depth analysis of past and current emergency management policies, practices, and events. Students will analyze and discuss national, state and local government structure, responsibilities, authorities and relationships. We will analyze and discuss National Security Presidential Directives, Homeland Security Presidential Directives, the National Response Framework, the National Disaster Recovery Framework, and the National Incident Management System. We will also discuss homeland security and emergency management related policy and strategic level decision making, international disaster and relief, business continuity theory and practice, and disaster and emergency management cycles.

MSSEP Elective