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| Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Administration & Management [EMAN] |
| EMAN Course Descriptions |
EMAN 1113 Living in a Hazardous Environment 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Overview of emergency management systems with an analysis of the causes, characteristics, nature and effects of such disasters as avalanches, drought, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, flooding, hazardous materials, hurricanes, industrial accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, power failures, volcanoes, and other catastrophic hazards. |
EMAN 1223 Aim and Scope of Emergency Management 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) Analysis of disasters in historical settings and current situations. Areas covered include the role of local, state, and federal government, the unique problems of business/industry crisis management, disaster prevention and mitigation policy, technology support, and professionalism and litigation issues. |
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EMAN 2113 Introduction to Terrorism 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) This course is an overview of terrorism in which students will explore various aspects of of terrorism in a post 9/11 world leading to a basic understanding of a global phenomenon. Subject matter will include a history of terrorism, its strategies, and why those strategies are effective. The student will examine the psychology of fundamentalist religious movements and extreme political organizations. While studying the effects of terrorism, the student will examine the governmental concerns, politics, preparedness and response operations dealing with terrorism. |
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EMAN 2123 Citizen/Family/Community Disaster Preparedness Education 3 Cr. (3 Lec.) This course covers the need for citizen disaster preparedness; research findings on the subject; program design models; team and coalition building; materials and approaches; effective presentation skills; overcoming disaster denial and apathy; preparedness with children, the elderly, and other high-risk populations. |
EMAN 2213 EMAN Capstone 3 Cr. (2 Lec. 2 Lab.) (Prerequisites or co-requisites: All other core curriculum in the EMAN program or consent of instructor) Students who enroll in the course will complete an assessment portfolio documenting their training and experience totaling not more than 100 contact hours. Not more than 50 contact hours of FEMA or National Fire Academy Online study courses may be applied. CERT training may also be applied. At least 30 hours of training or related activities must be included. Students will also participate in a tabletop or practical exercise applying the concepts of Emergency Administration and Management. This course is graded Pass/Fail and is a requirement for graduation. |
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