Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.

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Minimum Requirements for Security and Disaster Management M.S.D.M.: 30 credits

Concentrations: Arctic Security, Business Continuity, Climate Security, Cybersecurity, Disaster Management, STEM, Strategic Leadership

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Security and Disaster Management Program Requirements 1
Complete the following:
HSEM F601Legal Aspects of Homeland Security and Emergency Management3
HSEM F603Disaster Management Policy3
HSEM F607Vulnerability and Protection3
HSEM F609Human Security3
HSEM F690Security and Disaster Management3
Concentration
Complete one of the following:15
Arctic Security
Business Continuity
Climate Security
Cybersecurity
Disaster Management
Strategic Leadership
STEM
Total Credits30
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Students with two C’s, one D or one F in courses that are part of the HSEM program will not be in good standing even if their cumulative GPA is at or above 3.0. HSEM students who are not in good standing will be subject to review and may be dismissed by the HSEM committee. Students may not use more than two F600-level courses with C grades on the advancement-to-candidacy application.

Concentrations

Arctic Security

Arctic Security Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F621Circumpolar Competition-Arctic Diplomacy and Defense3
HSEM F622Arctic Strategies and Operations3
HSEM F692Security and Disaster Management Seminar3
or ACNS F652 International Relations of the North
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

Business Continuity

Business Continuity Concentration Requirements
Complete three of the following:9
HSEM F632
Project Management
HSEM F645
Crisis Management
HSEM F646
Business Continuity and Risk Assessment
HSEM F647
Business Continuity Audit
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

Climate Security

Climate Security Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F670Environmental Security3
HSEM F672Climate Catastrophes: A Case Study Approach3
HSEM F673Models and Scenarios for Disaster Risk Reduction3
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F641Information Assurance and Risk Assessment3
HSEM F648Perspectives in Addressing Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure3
HSEM F649Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities3
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

Disaster Management

Disaster Management Concentration Requirements
Complete three of the following:9
HSEM F605
Community Planning in Emergency Management
HSEM F613
International Disaster Management
HSEM F632
Project Management
HSEM F665
Strategic Collaboration
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

STEM

This concentration may require some courses to be taken in residence.

STEM Concentration Requirements
Students will take three graduate-level courses in their approved STEM field. These courses must be approved by the MSDM advisor. 9
Complete two approved CBSM electives at the F400 or F600 level.6
Total Credits15

Strategic Leadership

Strategic Leadership Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F632Project Management3
HSEM F656Strategic Leadership3
HSEM F665Strategic Collaboration3
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Total Credits15

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Students with a GPA above 2.75 will be required to submit a score from the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Exam.
  • Any students with a GPA lower then 2.75 will be required to submit scores from either the GRE or the GMAT.
  • Students without a background in Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be required to take HSEM F301: Principles of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This course will not count toward the M.S.D.M. program requirements.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.

Arctic Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F621, F622, F692, or ACNS F65222,253
HSEM F621, F622, F692, or ACNS F65222,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F621, F622, F692, or ACNS F65222,203 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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

Business Continuity Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F632, F645, F646, or F64722,253
HSEM F632, F645, F646, or F64722,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F632, F645, F646, or F64722,253 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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

Climate Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F670, F672, or F67322,253
HSEM F670, F672, or F67322,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F670, F672, or F67322,253 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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 Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F641, F648, or F64922,253
HSEM F641, F648, or F64922,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F641, F648, or F649#rm-Conc3 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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

Disaster Management Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F605, F613, F632, or F66522,253
HSEM F605, F613, F632, or F66522,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F605, F613, F632, or F66522,253 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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

STEM Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203Concentration Course - Upper Division3
Concentration Course - Upper Division3Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
Concentration Course - Upper Division3 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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

Strategic Leadership Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F632, F656, or F66522,253
HSEM F632, F656, or F66522,253Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F632, F656, or F66522,253 
 9 
Total Credits 30

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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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from 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
  • 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