HS 426 Domestic Emergency Preparedness

This course examines the fundamental elements of crisis, disaster, risk and emergency management. The course provides a foundational perspective as to how our present federal emergency management and homeland security structure emerged with emphasis placed on the characteristics, functions, and resources of its integrated systems. This course additionally focuses on the principles and practices of homeland security and emergency management at the local, state and federal levels.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HS 230 or permission of instructor

Distribution

Social Science

Offered

Spring