Homeland Security and Emergency Management B.S.E.M.

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Minimum Requirements for Homeland Security and Emergency Management B.S.E.M.: 120 credits

Concentrations: Climate Risk and AdaptationCybersecurity and Information Technology ManagementEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical and Public Health ManagementFire AdministrationHomeland Security EnterpriseLaw Enforcement Management, Organizational Continuity, Wildland Fire Management

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
B.S.E.M. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S.E.M. degree requirements.4
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program Requirements
Complete the following:
BA F307Introductory Human Resources Management3
BA F457Training and Management Development3
HSEM/ACCT F271Fiscal Management for Emergency Management Operations3
HSEM F301Principles of Emergency Management and Homeland Security3
HSEM F401Incident Command and Emergency Management Systems3
HSEM F412Emergency Planning and Preparedness3
HSEM F423Disaster Case Studies3
HSEM F434All-hazards Risk Analysis3
HSEM F445Business Continuity and Crisis Management3
HSEM F456Leadership in the Homeland Security Enterprise 13
21-33 credits of major requirements from UAF HSEM lower-division courses, or any regionally accredited institution with an A.A., A.S., A.A.S.-T., A.A.S. or certificate program within these subject areas: emergency/para-medical, environmental health and safety, fire science, law enforcement, network/cyber security, process technology, public safety, or wildland fire, or commensurate military credit from the above subject areas as approved by the program director.21-33
Complete one of the following:3
Organizational Theory and Behavior
Alaska Native Corporations: A Historical and Contemporaneous Perspective
Human Security in Alaska 2
Complete 9 credits from the following:9
Any course
Any course not counted in major requirements
The Legal Environment of Business
Employment Law
Services Marketing Strategy
Communicating Ethics
Conflict, Mediation and Communication
Organizational Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Technical Writing
Geological Hazards
Internship in Emergency Management
Research Methods
International Security
Introductory Statistics for Social Sciences
Elementary Statistics
Concentration
Complete one of the following:6
Climate Risk and Adaptation
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical and Public Health Management
Fire Administration
Homeland Security Enterprise
Law Enforcement Management
Organizational Continuity
Wildland Fire Management
Electives
General Electives 0-12
Total Credits120-125
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

2

HSEM F461 may be used to meet the Alaska Native-themed requirement.

Note: Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (F300 level or higher) courses.

Concentrations

Climate Risk and Adaptation

Credits
Climate Risk and Adaptation Concentration Requirements
Complete two of the following:6
Human Security in Alaska
Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change
Geological Hazards
Total Credits6

Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management

Credits
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management Concentration Requirements
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
Cybersecurity in the 21st Century: Technology and Ethics
Cybersecurity Management
Cybersecurity Resiliency
Cybercrime, Fraud and Law
Total Credits6

Emergency Management

Credits
Emergency Management Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F405Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design3
HSEM F407Comparative Emergency Management3
Total Credits6

Emergency Medical and Public Health Management

Credits
Emergency Medical and Public Health Management Concentration Requirements
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
Incident Command for Emergency Medical Services
Public Health in Emergencies
Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design
Total Credits6

Fire Administration

Credits
Fire Administration Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F439Supervising Emergency Services3
HSEM F440Advanced Principles of Fire Service Administration3
Total Credits6

Homeland Security Enterprise

Credits
Homeland Security Enterprise Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F406Comparative Homeland Security3
HSEM F408Homeland Defense and Security3
Total Credits6

Law Enforcement Management

Credits
Law Enforcement Management Concentration Requirements
Complete 6 credits from the following:6
Public Safety Instruction
Cybercrime, Fraud and Law
Current Topics in Public Safety
Total Credits6

Organizational Continuity 

Credits
Organizational Continuity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F405Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design3
HSEM F453Organizational Continuity Planning3
Total Credits6

Wildland Fire Management

Credits
Wildland Fire Management Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F441Wildland Fire, Policy and Management3
Complete one of the following:3
Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design
Supervising Emergency Services
Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change
Total Credits6

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Climate Risk and Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Concentration Course253Concentration Course253
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Concentration Course253Concentration Course253
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Emergency Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F40722,253
HSEM F40522,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Emergency Medical and Public Health Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Concentration Course253Concentration Course253
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Fire Administration Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F43922,253
HSEM F43420,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F44022,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Homeland Security Enterprise Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F40622,253
HSEM F40822,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Law Enforcement Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Concentration Course253Concentration Course253
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Organizational Continuity Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45322,253
HSEM F40522,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Wildland Fire Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
LS F101X151COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3-4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203 
 16-17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F151X (*)53BA F254X (*)43
ECON F111X (*)4,83General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
Emergency Services Credit203Emergency Services Credit203
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BA F30720,253BA F323X11,253
HSEM/ACCT F271203BA F45720,253
HSEM F30120,253HSEM F41220,253
General Education Requirement - Arts3HSEM F42320,253
General Education Requirement - Humanities3Program Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F40120,253HSEM F45620,21,253
HSEM F43420,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44122,253Program Elective3
HSEM F44520,253Concentration Course253
Complete one of the following:20,253 
 
 
 
 15 12
Total Credits 120-121

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Produce high-quality professional communications on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
  • Produce high-quality professional presentations using various modes of technology on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
  • Identify and understand whether certain business conduct is legal and/or ethical and apply the knowledge situationally
  • Utilize the emergency management cycle and demonstrate knowledge in the basic principles of homeland security and their integration within the field
  • Recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments and draw appropriate conclusions