Homeland Security Emergency Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Homeland Security/Emergency Management degree develops the competencies and skills necessary to address manmade and natural disasters. This program will prepare you to make decisions, problem solve, plan, implement, and coordinate resources necessary for preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from possible disasters. This Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for students new to this field, as well as students in public safety professions who are looking to upgrade their competencies and skills.
General Education Courses
Computer Literacy |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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Mathematics for Liberal Arts: MA1 or higher |
3 |
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American Government: SS1 |
3 |
Choose one class from the following
Cultural Anthropology: SS3 |
3 |
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or |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
(3) |
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or |
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Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
(3) |
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15 |
Required Courses
Principles of Emergency Management |
3 |
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Emergency Planning |
3 |
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Exercise Design Evaluation |
3 |
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Emergency Operation Centers & Communication |
3 |
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Leadership & Influence |
3 |
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Homeland Security Law |
3 |
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Homeland Defense: Forecasting Terrorism |
3 |
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Homeland Security: Chemical & Biological Defense |
3 |
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Critical Infrastructure Protection |
1 |
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Introduction to Mitigation |
3 |
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Nat’l Incident Mgmt. System/Interagency Operations |
3 |
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31 |
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Elective Courses (14 credit hours) |
14 |
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ANT, CRJ, ECO, EMP, EMS, FST, GIS, HIS, MAN, POS, PSY, SOC and other approved colleges classes with departmental approval
Total Credit Hours |
60 |
Certificate
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Homeland Security/Emergency Management
Principles of Emergency Management |
3 |
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Exercise Design Evaluation |
3 |
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Emergency Operation Centers & Communication |
3 |
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Leadership & Influence |
3 |
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Homeland Security Law |
3 |
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Homeland Defense: Forecasting Terrorism |
3 |
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Homeland Security: Chemical & Biological Defense |
3 |
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Critical Infrastructure Protection |
1 |
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Nat’l Incident Mgmt. System/Interagency Operations |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
25 |
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