FFP 1820 Basic Emergency Planning Concepts
This course introduces students to basic emergency planning concepts for federal, state, local governments and businesses. The course also demonstrates the importance of all hazard risk assessments and exercising plans for refinement.

FFP 1822 Emergency Management Systems Principles and Practices
This course discusses the evolution of emergency management. It provides an insight of emergency management systems including: function; phases of emergency management; relationships between local, state, federal agencies; career opportunities; emergency manager responsibilities. The course also examines modern approaches to disaster management based on theory, legal requirements and community expectations. This course is the first of eight courses that lead to the completer receiving a College Credit Certificate in “Emergency Services Management.”

FFP 1830 Hazards Analysis and Impacts
This course provides an overview for all hazards and disaster dynamics. Impact on population, infrastructure and economy will also be examined. The course includes the disaster management cycle and hazard monitoring systems.

FFP 1841 Business Contingency Planning
This course focuses on business contingency plans and survivability of disaster impacts. Course work will spotlight the importance of local business recovery and its impact on community recovery. Students will examine methods used by business to continue service to its clients and will develop a contingency plan for a small business.

FFP 1882 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operations and Design
This course discusses the operational philosophies and the importance of an emergency operations center. The course will discuss EOC staffing, activation levels, logistics, and will allow students to participate in designing the “Perfect EOC”

FFP 2840 Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
This course takes a theoretical examination and practical application of post event management activities. Discussions and course work will include public health, sheltering, evacuation, human behavior, damage assessment, debris removal, individual and public assistance and media relations. Students will play various EOC roles which will develop decision making skills.

FFP 2842 Defending Communities, Bridging Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, Mitigation
This course takes a theoretical examination and practical application of pre-disaster management and planning. The integration of mitigation, preparedness, and recovery activities is critical to protecting communities from major impacts. Students will discuss strategies for effective planning that gains political and public support. Professional networking is heavily encouraged.

FFP 2880 Emergency Management Public Policy, Relations and Education
This course will provide knowledge of establishing and executing public policy in emergency management. It will also examine how disasters have shaped political processes at all levels of government, nationally and internationally. The course also examines a variety of public education methodologies used to educate and execute public policy.