HLS 101 - Orient Hmlnd Security/Emerg Prep, Plan, Response

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Homeland Security

Description:

This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. Students are provided with the generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional. The course focuses on the enemies and the threat they pose, the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11 and the key players at the federal and state and local levels. The course consists of a complete overview to Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response. Students complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) online training for Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications are issued following successful completion of assigned modules and must be presented to instructor before the end of class.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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