Security and Emergency Management Program
The Department of Politics, Justice, Law, and Philosophy under its Security and Emergency Management program offers a minor and certificate in Security and Emergency Management for undergraduate students of all majors and an area of concentration in Security and Emergency Management for students pursuing the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Graduate students in any program can earn the Graduate Certificate in SEM and also can specialize in the field with a concentration in Security and Safety Leadership within the Master of Professional Studies program - . The Security and Emergency Management programs are designed to help prepare students for careers related to or that involve elements of security and emergency and disaster management in local, state, or federal government, business, and volunteer organizations. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Wayne P. Bergeron LTC (ret.) at 256.765-5022 or wpbergeron@una.edu.
Requirements for a Minor in Security and Emergency Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | |
| Introduction to Emergency Management and Civil Response | 3 | |
| Select twelve hours of Security and Emergency Management Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Requirements for an Undergrad Certificate in Security and Emergency Management (SEM)
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | |
| Introduction to Emergency Management and Civil Response | 3 | |
| Security and Emergency Management Electives (300-400 level) | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Requirements for BA/BS Major in Interdisciplinary Studies, Area of Emphasis in SEM
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| General Education Requirements: 1 | 41-47 | |
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Core Courses:
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| Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Practice | 3 | |
| Capstone Project | 3 | |
| Total Core Hours: | 9 | |
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Area of Emphasis: Security and Emergency Management
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| 300/400 level courses | 24 | |
| Other Area of Emphasis courses | 18 | |
| Total Area of Emphasis Hours: | 42 | |
| Total Minimum Hours: | 120 | |
SEM Core Courses ()
SEM 250. (3) Introduction to Homeland Security
SEM 255. (3) Introduction to Emergency Management and Civil Response
SEM 310. (3) Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
SEM 320. (3) Contemporary Issues in Security and Emergency Management
SEM 350. (3) Interagency Cooperation
SEM 410. (3) Terrorism and Terrorist Operations
SEM 420. (3) International Law Enforcement and Emergency Response
SEM 406. (3) Disaster Response and Recovery
SEM 450. (3) Emergency Management Program Management and Incident Command
SEM 460. (3) Homeland Security & Emergency Management Seminar/Exercise
SEM 495. (3) Internship/Practicum in Security and Emergency Management
SEM 497. (3) Special Topics in Security and Emergency Management (Intro to UAS/Drones in Emergency Response, Public Health and Pandemic Planning, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Military Support to Emergency Management, Intro to Search and Rescue, etc.)
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Security and Emergency Management (SEM)
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Code |
Title | Hours |
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| Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 1 | 3 | |
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Terrorism and Terrorist Operations 2 | ||
| Disaster Response and Recovery 2 | ||
| Homeland Security & Emergency Management Seminar/Exercise 2 | ||
| Internship/Practicum in Security and Emergency Management 2 | ||
| Special Topics In Security and Emergency Management | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
1 Requirement may be waived for experience in Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, military, intelligence, etc.
2 SEM courses completed at the undergraduate level may not be completed at the graduate level for credit in the SEM Graduate Certificate program.
Requirements for the Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in Security and Safety Leadership
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Core Courses of Study | ||
| Applied Research for Professionals | 3 | |
| Professional Communications | 3 | |
| Leadership, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution | 3 | |
| Organizations, Institutions, and Change | 3 | |
| Globalization and Society | 3 | |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Option - select one from the following: | 3-6 | |
| Non-Thesis Option | ||
| Capstone/Thesis (related to their area of specialization) | ||
| Thesis Option and Defense 1 | ||
| Capstone/Thesis | ||
| Area of Specialization | 15 | |
| Security and Safety Leadership | ||
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Select 15 graduate credit hours in Security and Emergency Management with advisor approval
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| Total Hours: | 33-36 | |
- 1Students choosing the Thesis Option must enroll in Capstone/Thesis ()each semester while preparing or defending the thesis. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to discuss scheduling of core courses, area courses, and capstone/thesis hours.
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