CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Emergency Management A.A.S (A55460)


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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.

General Education Requirements (15 credits)


Communications


Humanities/Fine Arts


Mathematics


Social/Behavioral Sciences


Major Requirements (27 credits)


Total Credits: 66


Recommended Course Sequence


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