Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0292
Organization's ID:
E0394
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days (32 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 emergency management
Students must complete this course as well as NEMI-0290 and NEMI-0291 in order to receive a credit recommendation.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to develop leaders who will advocate and be change agents for public information issues in their community and profession; contribute to the public information body of knowledge through research; and develop leaders who will provide support, perspective and mentorship to PIOs around the country.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore how leadership influences organizational change
  • Present original research that contributes to the public information body of knowledge
  • Apply public information concepts to field and classroom activities

General Topics:

  • APIO Observation Reports
  • Capstone Paper Conference
  • Lessons from Gettysburg
  • Capstone Exercise
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials