• PRST 6751: Global Terrorism-Pndmc/Epidmcs

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  This course provides the various tools needed for public health and public safety agencies to overcome pandemics and epidemics. The students will learn how to identify the differences between pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks and to overcome these incidents. Throughout this class, they will research various mitigation measures and preparedness efforts related to pandemics/epidemics. Students will learn mitigation strategies to ensure that critical infrastructure and essential work can be functional during a pandemic or epidemic, even if key personnel are unavailable. The course will look at the potential risks of a bioterrorist attack and the ways that bioterrorism might be perpetrated. Students will research acts of bioterrorism and utilize critical thinking skills needed to prevent bioterrorist attacks. Learners will learn the importance of communication and collaboration during an incident, including communicating with the public and those with special needs. An overview of the importance of mapping in pandemics/epidemics and free resources are taught.
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• PRST 6760: Funding in Public Safety

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  This course will provide an overview of fiscal requirements for public safety organizations. Thiswill include budget concerns, payroll, and liability issues, as well as grant acquisition.
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• PRST 6770: Computer-Based Decision Model

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  No course description available.
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• PRST 6780: Intelligence Gathering

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  This course examines the theoretical and analytical concepts for gathering intelligence. A brief history of gathering and current concerns/trends will also be examined. The course will cover approaches used in public safety agencies including law enforcement, homeland security, and others.
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• PRST 6781: Science of Contact Tracing

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  During the COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2, many members of the public learned about contact tracing for the first time. During the pandemic response, we saw the media speak about the many hours of work that were undertaken by these contact tracers. Relatively few individuals know much about the science of contact tracing. In this course, students will learn the principles of contact tracing, the management of identified cases, and best practices for managing teams of contact tracers. Students will learn the necessary investigative skills needed for contact tracing and various strategies that can be used to jog the memory of an infected patient. Principles are also taught dealing with secretive patients, and even more importantly, the principles of case management for infected patients. Students will also learn the principles of leading a contact tracing team.
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• PRST 6790: Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Concentration on a special topic in professional studies. Students may take a total of up to 6 hours of Special Topic hours but no more than 3 hours on a single topic.
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• PRST 6792: Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Concentration on a special topic in professional studies. Students may take a total of up to 6 hours of Special Topic hours but no more than 3 hours on a single topic.
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• PRST 6800: Organizational Skills/Dvlpmnt

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  No course description available.
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• PRST 6810: Masters of Prof St Internships

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  Internships offer the student an opportunity to observe and work in a professional setting while gaining valuable `on-the-job training?. Internships for the MPS program should fit within the framework of the intern?s concentration area (Strategic Leadership, Human Resource Leadership or Training and Development). The intern must complete the equivalent of ten hours per week for 15 weeks (one semester) to receive three hour of credit (150 hours total). Course objectives will be established by the instructor in collaboration with the intern and field supervisor for the internship. The field supervisor will coordinate the work of the intern and provide an evaluation at the conclusion of the internship while the instructor for the course will be responsible for assigning the final grade
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• PRST 6910: Employment & Human Resources

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Technological University

  
  No course description available.
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