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Get an introduction to the emergency and disaster management field with this certificate program. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of emergency management roles at local, state and federal levels.
Upon completion of this program, you鈥檒l be ready to seek full-time employment in the emergency and disaster management field. You may also choose to continue your education and complete 91制片厂鈥檚 AAS in Emergency and Disaster Management.
Take classes in emergency management, incident management systems, social dimensions of disaster, ideologies of terrorism, emergency services safety and a selection of elective courses. Get hands-on experience training in 91制片厂鈥檚 on-site lab, which enables you to walk through realistic emergency scenarios, use communication equipment and practice working in different roles within a chain of command.
This 30 credit-hour certificate program is intended to meet the needs of men and women in emergency management roles at the local, state and federal levels to enter the emergency management career field. Opportunities for graduates include Emergency Manager Specialist, Emergency Services Manager, Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Operations Director, Environmental Compliance Planner, and Emergency Disaster Coordinator.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| EMG 101 | 3 | |
| EMG 107 | 3 | |
| EMG 150 | 3 | |
| EMG 155 | 3 | |
| EMG 253 | 3 | |
| FIS 260 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 12 credit hours from the following courses: | 12 | |
| EMG 103 | ||
| EMG 131 | ||
| EMG 151 | ||
| EMG 153 | ||
| EMG 201 | ||
| EMG 205 | ||
| EMG 231 | ||
| EMG 251 | ||
| EMG 299 | ||
| FIS 132 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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For more information about emergency and disaster management courses, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also .