Emergency Preparedness Technology
Curriculum Description
The Emergency Preparedness Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services and emergency planning.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of emergency preparedness, protection and enforcement. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations and finance.
Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices and other government agencies. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A55420
Online
POS Approved: Fall 2009
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | EPT Elective | ** | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 120 | Sociology of Disaster | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 236 | Emergency Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Argument-Based Research | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Literature-Based Research | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Incident Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Critical Incident Management for Public Safety | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | EPT Elective | ** | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 130 | Mitigation & Preparedness | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | EPT Elective | ** | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 164 | OSHA Standards | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| EM Services Law & Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Fire Protection Law | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Law Enforcement Operations | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Organization & Administration | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| EMS Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Managing Fire Services | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| EPT 275 | Emergency OPS Center Mgt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | EPT Elective | ** | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 210 | Response & Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 220 | Terrorism and Emer Mgt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 228 | Local Govt Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| POL 130 | State & Local Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
CJC/EMS/FIP Electives — Select a minimum of 12 hours, but no more than 9 hours from EMS prefixes: CJC 111, CJC 132, CJC 212, CJC 225, CJC 231, EMS 110, EMS 140, FIP 136, FIP 140, FIP 176, FIP 224, FIP 230, FIP 231, FIP 240, FIP 256, COE 111, COE 121, POL 120
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select One: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211 or REL 212. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210, or SOC 215
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A55420