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This program has been carefully designed with input from employers who know the demand of emergency management. In short, careers in emergency preparedness and response and environmental health and safety are in demand. Those benefiting from the associate degree are first responders, firefighters, military personnel, corrections and law enforcement professionals, emergency managers, those in the health care professions, as well as corporate and government workers.
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 24 - 26 CREDITS | |||
| Intermediate Algebra or Higher | 3 | ||
| General Microbiology I | 4 | ||
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| General Chemistry | 5 | ||
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| Chemistry I | 4 | ||
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| Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Choose three of the following: | |||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| English Composition | 3 | ||
| Technical Writing | 3 | ||
| Choose three of the following: | |||
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | ||
| Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 | ||
| State and Local Government | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 42 CREDITS | |||
| Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | ||
| Principles of Emergency Management and Planning | 3 | ||
| Basic Skills in Emergency Program Management | 3 | ||
| Disaster and Terrorism Awareness | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Mitigation | 3 | ||
| Disaster Response and Recovery Operations | 3 | ||
| Exercise Program Design, Planning and Evaluation | 3 | ||
| Understanding and Combating Terrorism | 3 | ||
| Homeland Security Intelligence Ops and Tactical Skills | 3 | ||
| Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous Materials | 3 | ||
| Understanding the Incident Command System | 3 | ||
| Contingency Planning and Incident Command | 3 | ||
| Public Information Officers Course | 3 | ||
| Preparedness Practicum | 3 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 66 - 68 | ||
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