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 and Organizational Continuity, Climate Security, Cybersecurity, Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation, STEM, Strategic Leadership

Credits
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
Complete two approved electives at the F400 or F600 level6
Concentration
Complete one of the following:9
Arctic Security
Business and Organizational Continuity
Climate Security
Cybersecurity
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation
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

Credits
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
Total Credits9

Business and Organizational Continuity

Credits
Business and Organizational Continuity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F645Crisis Management3
HSEM F646Business Continuity and Risk Assessment3
Complete one of the following:3
HSEM F632
Project Management
HSEM F647
Business Continuity Audit
HSEM F653
Organizational Continuity Planning
Total Credits9

Climate Security

Credits
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
Total Credits9

Cybersecurity

Credits
Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F641Information Assurance and Risk Assessment3
HSEM F648Perspectives in Addressing Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure3
HSEM F649Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities3
Total Credits9

Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation

Credits
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Concentration Requirements
Complete three of the following:9
HSEM F605
Community Planning in Emergency Management
HSEM F632
Project Management
HSEM F673
Models and Scenarios for Disaster Risk Reduction
NRM F656
Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Well-being
Total Credits9

STEM

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

Credits
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
Total Credits9

Strategic Leadership

Credits
Strategic Leadership Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
HSEM F632Project Management3
HSEM F656Strategic Leadership3
HSEM F665Strategic Collaboration3
Total Credits9
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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

  1. Submit an application for admission
  2. Submit official transcripts
  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
  5. Submit statement of academic goals
  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

  • The College of Business and Security Management is committed to reducing barriers to admission to support our population of learners at UAF, including first-generation students, military-affiliated learners, and Native and Indigenous students. 
  • 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 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.

Arctic Security Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F621, F622, F692, or ACNS F65222,253
HSEM F621, F622, F692, or ACNS F65222,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 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 and Organizational Continuity Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F64622,253
HSEM F64522,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
HSEM F632, F647, or F65322,253 
 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 F67322,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F670, F672, or F67322,253 
HSEM F690203 
 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 F64922,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F641, F648, or F649#rm-Conc3 
HSEM F690203 
 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 Risk Reduction and Mitigation Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HSEM F601203HSEM F607203
HSEM F603203HSEM F605, F632, F673, or NRM F65622,253
HSEM F605, F632, F673, or NRM F65622,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F605, F632, F673, or NRM F65622,253 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
 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 Course253
Concentration Course253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F690203 
Concentration Course253 
 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 F66522,253Program Elective3
 Program Elective3
 9 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
HSEM F609203 
HSEM F632, F656, or F66522,253 
HSEM F690203 
 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 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
  • 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