HSEP 2150 - Crisis Communications

Emergency Support Function 15, Communication, is the specific focus of this course, which will expose students to the principles of disaster psychology, crisis communication, planning, and implementation. In disaster situations involving homeland security and homeland defense, communication is often a critical life saver, and this course will discuss the principals of crisis communication, contrasting methods and methodologies of communication among the various federal, military, state, local and tribal authorities. (4 credits)