Emergency Management REVISED
Curriculum Description
The Emergency Management 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 the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A55460
NC CIP: 43.0302
Online
POS Approved: Fall 2024
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 120 | Sociology of Disaster | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 140 | Emergency Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Emergency Management Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EPT 130 | Mitigation & Preparedness | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| FIP 164 | OSHA Standards | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Emergency Management Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Critical Incident Mgmt Pub Saf | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Incident Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPT 275 | Emergency OPS Center Mgt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Emergency Management Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Emergency Management Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| EM Services Law & Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Fire Protection Law | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ___ ___ | Emergency Management Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
Additional Information
Emergency Management Elective - Select 5 courses (15 total hours): CJC 111, CJC 121, CJC 132, CJC 215, CJC 225, CJC 231, CJC 232, EMS 110, FIP 136, FIP 176, FIP 224, FIP 230, FIP 240, FIP 248, FIP 256, FIP 276, POL 120, WBL 111, WBL 121
Humanities/Fine Arts Electve - Select 1: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110
Social/Behavioral Science Elective - Select 1: PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210
A55460