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Overview
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.
What You'll Learn
This two-year degree program is designed for a student to work full-time in the public services field and attend school full-time on off-duty days. Classes are 8 weeks allowing students to move through more quickly.
Coursework 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.
Career Opportunities
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.
All EPT- and FIP-prefixed courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better in order for the student to progress to a subsequent course and fulfill graduation requirements.
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What are you waiting for? Connect with your Academic Advisor or Apply today to start your journey in Emergency Management .
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DEGREE – A55460
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DEGREE – A55460
Major Core Courses
- EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster
- EPT 130 Mitigation & Preparedness
- EPT 140 Emergency Management
- EPT 150 Incident Management
- EPT 210 Response & Recovery
- EPT 220 Terrorism and Emergency Mgmt
- EPT 275 Emergency Ops. Center Mgmt
- FIP 152 Fire Protection Law
- FIP 228 Local Government Finance
Other Major Courses
- CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
- FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection
- FIP 124 Fire Protection & Public Education
- FIP 132 Building Construction
- FIP 136 Inspections and Codes
- FIP 176 Hazardous Material Operation or FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies
- FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision
General Education Courses
- COM 110 Introduction to Communication
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
- SOC/BEH Core Elective
- HUM/FA Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success or ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
Hum/FA Elective Courses (Select 1 course)
HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
CERTIFICATE(S)
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE EM ESSENTIALS – C55460A
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE EM AND FIRE BASICS – C55460B
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FIRE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION – C55460C
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE BUSINESS CONCENTRATION – C55460D
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CONTACT
Michael Varnell
Department Chair, Emergency Management Services
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8139
Phone: 252-451-8312
Overview
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as paramedics for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce.
What You'll Learn
Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, and they will learn to serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational institutions and government agencies.
Take a look at the jobs you can get!
Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Academic Advisor or Apply today to start your journey in Emergency Medical Science.
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Emergency Medical Science.
DEGREE – A45340
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DEGREE – A45340
Major Core Courses
- EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician
- BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Required Subject Area: Paramedic
- EMS 122 EMS Practicum I
- EMS 130 Pharmacology
- EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management
- EMS 160 Cardiology I
- EMS 220 Cardiology II
- EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II
- EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III
- EMS 240 Patients with Special Challenges
- EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV
- EMS 250 Medical Emergencies
- EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies
- EMS 270 Lifespan Emergencies
- EMS 285 EMS Capstone
Other Major Courses
- EMS 140 Rescue Scene Management
- EMS 235 EMS Management
General Education
- COM 231 Public Speaking
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- ENG 112 Writing & Research in the Disciplines
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
- HUM/FA Elective
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success or ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
DOCUMENTS
CONTACT
Vincent Hunter
Director, EMS Training
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8137
Phone: 252-451-8305
Overview
The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and leadership areas necessary for advancement within the fire protection community and related firefighting industries, and to provide currently employed firefighters with knowledge and skills often required for promotion consideration.
What You'll Learn
Coursework includes diverse fire protection subject areas, including fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services management. Emphasis includes understanding fire characteristics and the structural consequences of fire; risk assessment and management; and relevant research, communications, and leadership methodologies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for employment or supervisory-level positions in the fire protection field with municipal or volunteer fire departments, government agencies, industrial firms, private corporations, insurance rating organizations, safety organizations, and educational organizations.
Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Academic Advisor or Apply today to start your journey in Fire Protection Technology.
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Fire Protection Technology.
DEGREE – A55240
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CONTACT
DEGREE – A55240
Major Core Courses
- FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection
- FIP 124 Fire Protection & Public Education
- FIP 132 Building Construction
- FIP 152 Fire Protection Law
- FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies
- FIP 228 Local Government Finance
Other Major Courses
- CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
- EPT 140 Emergency Management
- EPT 150 Incident Management
- FIP 128 Detection & Investigation
- FIP 136 Inspection & Codes
- FIP 176 Hazardous Material Operation
- FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision
- FIP 248 Fire Services Personnel Admin
- FIP 260 Fire Protection Planning
- FIP 276 Managing Fire Services
General Education
- COM 110 Introduction to Communications
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy
- HUM/FA Elective
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success or ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
Hum/FA Elective Courses (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
DOCUMENTS
CONTACT
Michael Varnell
Department Chair, Emergency Management Services
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8139
Phone: 252-451-8312
