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Prepare for a career in emergency and disaster management with this program. You鈥檒l develop the skills and knowledge needed to secure full-time employment in emergency management roles at local, state and federal levels. This program will prepare you for a job as emergency manager specialist, emergency services manager, emergency management planner, emergency operations director, environmental compliance planner or emergency disaster coordinator.
Take classes in emergency management, ideologies of terrorism, hazardous materials, incident management systems, social dimensions of disaster, hazard analysis and mitigation, international disaster management and more. You鈥檒l 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 61 credit-hour program in Emergency and Disaster Management provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the Emergency Management field. Students explore a variety of areas within the discipline, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism in emergency management, as well as inter-agency disaster management. This degree program is designed for students seeking entry-level exposure to the emergency management field, as well as for professionals in industries such as fire science, homeland security, and emergency response administration who are seeking to bolster their emergency management background. This degree program is recognized by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute for higher education.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| EMG 101 | 3 | |
| EMG 107 | 3 | |
| EMG 253 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | 3 | |
| MGT 150 | 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| EMG 103 | 3 | |
| EMG 155 | 3 | |
| GIS 100 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | + | 3 |
| SPE 101 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| BIO 260 | 3 | |
| NTR 101 | ||
| DRO 101 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | 3 | |
| EMG 150 | 3 | |
| HED 206 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Elective(s) | 12 | |
| EMG 153 | 3 | |
| EMG 299 | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with MGT150 (Business Math) or Math Competency. See听Math Competency options听for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of听
Students need to choose a course to meet this requirement that also meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of听.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least 15 credit hours from the following courses: | 15 | |
| EMG 131 | ||
| EMG 201 | ||
| EMG 151 | ||
| EMG 205 | ||
| EMG 231 | ||
| EMG 251 | ||
| FIS 260 | ||
| FIS 132 | ||
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
Students interested in emergency and disaster management may also be interested in:
For more information about emergency management training at 91制片厂, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also .