A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours
This program is to prepare students for employment in the field of emergency management in both the public and private sectors. The student can serve as, but is not limited to positions of Emergency Manager, Emergency Planners, Emergency Management Specialists, and Business Continuity Specialists. Students can be employed by, but are not limited to, Local, State, Federal governments, business and industry, military installations and the healthcare sector.
This program provides a working knowledge of the basic tenets in emergency management that are part of the five mission areas of mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Students will develop a knowledge of whole-community planning, coordination and management functions.