Emergency Management, AAS
A55460
program is available online
Official Program Description registered with NC Community College System:
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Emergency Management program, a graduate should be able to:
- Access and respond to emergency situations by public service agencies through scenario based problems.
- Develop an emergency preparedness plan demonstrating critical reasoning, problem solving and communication skills and ethical concerns.
- Apply practical principles through a case study involving law, fire, and emergency services.
- Apply the appropriate laws when investigating, detecting and developing enforcement procedures for emergency scenarios.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Emergency Management program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students would only be able to graduate from one of the designated tracks in the Fourth Semester (either the Fire/EMS or Law Enforcement track). Students will not be able to repeat the fourth semester and graduate from the second track. However, students may graduate with one or more state certifications for EMT, Fire, and/or Law Enforcement.
For More Information
The Emergency Management program is in the Public Safety Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6799 or (919) 739-6804; or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu/ept/.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A placement test in English, mathematics, reading and computer skills are required to determine entry-level courses that match individual needs.
First Step To Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
4
| 3 |
| CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| POL 130 | State & Local Government |
3
| 3 |
| EPT 120 | Sociology of Disaster |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Second Semester
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| EPT 130 | Mitigation & Preparedness |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| FIP 256 | Municipal Public Relations |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| EPT 140 | Emergency Management |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| CJC 232 | Civil Liability |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| FIP 128 | Detection and Investigation |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Summer Semester
| EPT 124 | EM Services Law & Ethics |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 3 |
Third Semester
| FIP 228 | Local Government Finance |
3
| 3 |
| EPT 275 | Emergency Operations Center Management |
3
| 3 |
| EPT 220 | Terrorism and Emergency Management |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| FIP 276 | Managing Fire Services |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| EPT 210 | Response & Recovery |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Fourth Semester
(*Students may choose either career track, however students cannot cross academic tracks for degree completion requirements.)
(Fire/EMS Track)
Student may elect to take FIP 3000 Firefighter Academy and
EMS 4200 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to receive credit for
FIP 128,
EPT 140,
FIP 176,
EPT 210,
FIP 120.
| FIP 128 | Detection and Investigation |
3
| 3 |
| EPT 140 | Emergency Management |
3
| 3 |
| FIP 176 | HazMat: Operations |
4
| 4 |
| EPT 210 | Response & Recovery |
3
| 3 |
| FIP 120 | Introduction to Fire Protection |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
(Law Enforcement Track)
Student may elect to take
CJC 100 Basic Law Enforcement Training to receive credit for
CJC 113,
CJC 131,
CJC 132,
CJC 221,
CJC 231, and
HEA 110.
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence |
3
| 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles |
5
| 4 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law |
3
| 3 |
| HEA 110 | Personal Health/Wellness |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 19 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.