Emergency Management Minor
The Minor in Emergency Management is designed to produce
individuals who are equipped with the fundamental
competencies expected of professionals in the field of emergency management. The Minor in Emergency Management is a convenient part-time undergraduate program that is designed for entry-level or mid-career professionals in emergency management both in public and private sectors. The curriculum is mapped to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand will continue to grow for specialized workers in areas related to emergency preparedness. The job growth generated by increased emergency management needs creates an increased need for emergency management education.
Who Should Choose Emergency Management?
Students working in public and private sectors may benefit from this minor, including all levels of government, law enforcement, fire personnel, military, facilities, and emergency medical personnel. In particular, evening or online students pursing a degree in Professional Studies or General Studies will find the minor to be a fitting complement to their undergraduate studies. In addition, full-time day students pursuing a variety of majors such as Construction Management, Criminal Justice, and Political Science will find the minor attractive.
Course Requirements
Minor in Emergency Management 24.0
Required Courses 12.0
EMER 210 Hazard Mitigation 3.0
EMER 215 Public Management in Times of Crisis 3.0
EMER 220 Emergency Incident Risk Management 3.0
EMER 225 Infrastructure Disaster Recovery 3.0
Electives (students select two of the following courses) 12.0
CT 222 Security and Info Warfare 3.0
CT 225 Data Mining Technology for Security 3.0
CT 315 Security Management Practice 3.0
CT 393 IT Security Risk Assessment 3.0
CT 395 IT Security I 3.0
CT 412 IT Security Policies 3.0
CT 415 Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning 3.0
CT 420 IT Security II 3.0
CT 422 Incident Response Best Practices 3.0
CT 432 IT Security Systems Audits 3.0
CT 472 Security Defense Countermeasures 3.0
EMER 235 Public Information Strategies 3.0
EMER 245 Search and Rescue 3.0
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307 Critical Incident Stress Management 3.0
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445 Organizing Community Response in Disasters 3.0
Course Descriptions
CT 222 Security and Info Warfare 3.0
This course presents the theory and methodology of Information Warfare and Security. Topics covered include: intellectual property crimes; computer fraud; harassment; embezzlement; eavesdropping; sabotage; surveillance; identity theft; incident handling; terrorism; and the protection of critical infrastructure. The course requires critical thinking and analysis of topics.
CT 225 Data Mining Technology for Security 3.0
The course focuses on data mining technology used to combat crime. Students learn the theory of various searching techniques and criminal detection tactics and acquire fundamental knowledge of investigative data mining techniques.
CT 315 Security Management Practice 3.0
Managerial issues involved in the daily operations of an IT Security department. Topics include staffing, budgets, job descriptions, long term planning, resource allocation, training of security personnel, motivational techniques, interaction with other departments including upper management.
CT 393 IT Security Risk Assessment 3.0
This course addresses risk management methodology, the specific procedures for determining assets valuation, vulnerabilities, and threats. Risk migration methods that security professional use to protect valuable IT assets will also be studies. Issues, designed to foster critical thinking, are explored, as well as the standardized approaches to risk management.
CT 395 IT Security I 3.0
This class is a hands-on introduction of key security concepts such as authentication, malware and attacks, security in transmissions (including wireless). Cryptography, PKI and security analysis and planning (including risk management). Security policy, law on computer security violations.
CT 412 IT Security Policies 3.0
This course presents the theory and legal issues necessary for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of Computer Policies for information Security. Topics covered include: E-mail, Employee Privacy, Labor Organization Activities (Fair Use), Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment, Copyright, Defamation, Spamming, Trade Secrets & Confidential Information, Attorney-Client communication via E-mail, Computer Security, Preventing Waste of a Computer Resources, Essentials for Good Policy, and Ensuring Compliance.
CT 415 Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning 3.0
Disaster Recovery & Continuity Planning specific to Emergency Recovery Procedures. Techniques for development of disaster recovery plans, procedures and testing methods. Strategies used by businesses to assure that sensitive data will not be lost in the event of a disaster. Techniques used to manage potential risk within multiple environments.
CT 420 IT Security II 3.0
This course focuses on network security. Students will gain hands-on experience in the areas of Internet vulnerabilities, analyzing intrusion signatures, risk analysis, designing and configuring firewall systems, router security, Attack and Defense Techniques, IP and Packet structure and analysis, creating a security policy, operating system security for Windows and Linux.
Pre-Requisites: CT 395 Minimum Grade: C
CT 422 Incident Response Best Practices 3.0
Theory and legal issues necessary for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of how to design an effective Incident Response Policy. Topics include forming and Incident Response Team, types of responses, legal issues, training employees, selecting tools, honey pots, computer attacks, and the cost of an incident.
CT 432 IT Security Systems Audits 3.0
This course presents the theory, methodology, procedures and hands-on labs necessary for students to acquire a fundamental working knowledge of IT System Audits. Students learn how to discover system vulnerabilities with proper audit procedures, and how to document their findings properly for upper management.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C
CT 472 Security Defense Countermeasures 3.0
Theory, methodology, and hands-on labs relating to Defense Countermeasures. Understanding the reasons that lead to system vulnerabilities and how criminals exploit those vulnerabilities. Labs that utilize security software to conduct penetration testing, audits, and system vulnerability tests will be taught.
Pre-Requisites: CT 420 Minimum Grade: C
EMER 210 Hazard Mitigation 3.0
This course examines risks associated with natural and man-made hazards and explores how to reduce threats to life and property.
EMER 215 Public Management in Times of Crisis 3.0
This course covers comprehensive disaster plans and training for the public manager. The course will include planning for natural disasters and accidents, and planning for events related to terrorism.
EMER 220 Emergency Incident Risk Management 3.0
This course will focus on risk management skills used by first responders to emergency incidents. Particular attention will be paid to the emergency operations systems of the Philadelphia police and fire departments in conjunction with the Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management.
EMER 225 Infrastructure Disaster Recovery 3.0
This course will focus on the recovery of a business after a disaster occurs. This course will take the view of the private business enterprise and ways to maintain “business as usual” The course will provide information about the process of business recovery planning.
EMER 235 Public Information Strategies 3.0
This course presents ways organizations handle and disseminate information to the public. Specifically, the course will analyze the role of the public information officer, the procedures for providing information to internal and external audiences, dealing with media outlets, and the importance of crisis communication plans.
EMER 245 Search and Rescue 3.0
This course will focus on the fundamentals of Search and Rescue (SAR) skills and training. Students will be taught the proper use of equipment and how to assist people in distress by using SAR systems to provide responses to lost, injured, or overdue people who may be in harm’s way in varied environments.
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307 Critical Incident Stress Management 3.0
Investigates the impact and consequences of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on victims, families, emergency workers and community members resulting from natural and man-made disasters. Readings and discussions will center on psychological, biological, social and behavioral reactions to emergencies with an emphasis on risk factors, social support systems and treatment.
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445 Organizing Community Response in Disasters 3.0
This course will cover community preparation, planning, education, and integration of community response agencies into mass events.
